October 2015

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh publishes report on drug-related deaths in Scotland
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh has launched a new report on drug-related deaths in Scotland, based on the views of leading experts.

Why the US Has Embraced Drug Law Reform, But the UK Won't
In the US, drug reform is at the centre of political debate while in Britain politicians continue to shove the issue under the carpet. Here’s why

UNODC Supports Harm Reduction in Viet Nam Through Take-Home Methadone Doses
A UNODC initiative marked a critical step forward in the implementation of HIV harm reduction in Viet Nam around a decade ago, when the very first doses of methadone were administered in the country through the Opioid Substitution Therapy programme. Today, a brand new UNODC programme to be launched early this year, promises to expand its predecessor’s reach by offering take-home methadone doses.