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Public Policy Debate: ‘Drugs - It's About Health, Not Policing’

The Central European University and the Open Society Foundations organized a public policy debate on illicit drugs - the debate was opened by George Soros. Please watch our video!

Serbia only pretends to comply with EUs drug recommendations

Rules and laws related to the possession and use of illicit drugs in Serbia give a lot of room for interpretation. Does this pose a threat, or could it be understood as a form of fake “decriminalization”?

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Portugal: Ten Years After Decriminalization

The HCLU's movie presents drug policies in Portugal ten years after the decriminalization of drug use - watch it and share it with your friends on Facebook! 

Monitoring the Drug-related Media: The curved mirror

It’s a well-known phenomenon in most western countries, that the media tends to try to conform to expectations implicit in the drug prohibition approach. Read what is HCLUs solution to this issue.

Welcome to the Green Buddha

We visited a medical marijuana dispensary in Seattle, Washington, where we met a mysterious bird 

Life saving pioneer work in Bulgaria

Watch the second EDPI film from Bulgaria about the pioneering harm reduction work done by our partner, Initiative for Health Foundation 

Faith-based Drug Treatment in Serbia: In the Name of the Father

Despite the violent abuses that came to light against people who use drugs, the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) has been recognized by the Serbian government as an important partner in treating people with addictions. NGOs working in the field have expressed serious concerns about the SOC's ambitions in this area.

Romania introduces new legislation banning legal highs

New legal provisions aimed at banning legal highs continue to ignore the inevitable disastrous consequences for public health. The legislation, which came into force last month, raises several questions.

Bulgaria: On the Dark Side of Drug Policy

The government plans to introduce harsher penalties against drug offenders in Bulgaria - watch our movie and sign the petition!

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