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.
European Drug Policy
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!
Poland is in the process of further rationalising its drug laws
"Prison for a joint? The effects of Polish drug law enforcement” was the theme of a recent conference in Warsaw, organized by national politicians and civil rights organizations. The event was held as a lead-up to several progressive legislative amendments planned in drug policy areas.
Progressive Drug Policies in the Czech Republic
A new report of the OSF and a film of the HCLU shows a positive example on how science could contribute to progressive drug policies
Portugal’s harm reduction services are in danger
More and more harm reduction projects are preparing for the possibility of having to shut down because of the uncertainty on the future
Online heroin, medical marijuana and methadone – Spring in Poland
March was a very interesting month for Polish drug policy. As reported in the newspaper “Gazeta Wyborcza”, their journalist was able to buy half a gram of heroin on the Silk Road website. Finding a seller only took her a few minutes, with the help of Polish internauts. Next, she only needed to make an order, pay, and wait for a parcel, just like on ebay.
Generic Ban on Legal Highs Is Introduced in Hungary
The government declares a great victory in war on drugs, NGOs say criminalization is not the solution
