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.
Archives for October 2012
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!
Budapest at the edge of an HIV explosion?
Harm reduction centres in Budapest are running out of supplies, posing the threat of an HIV epidemic.