We filmed this session at the 4th European Harm Reduction Conference in Bucharest, Romania, where professionals and activists discussed the contribution of civil society to improve access to harm reduction programs in Europe.
European Drug Policy
In The Clubs About Drugs
Read about the work and experiences of the social workers at Odyseus, Drugreporter’s partner, who provide information about safer drug use and sex practice at festivals and in clubs in Slovakia!
Police Statistics – An Obstacle to Humane Drug Policies
A user story, statistics, and legal background of police arrests for possession of small amount in Poland by Adam Stasiak.
Harm Reduction in Montenegro
The Drugreporter video crew filmed the work of the NGO Juventas (Montenegro) in 2017. The film was used since that in the NGO’s campaign. Watch it and read about the background story! Support, Don’t Punish!
Portuguese Harm Reduction Under Scrutiny
In Portugal, Harm Reduction plays a crucial role when the needs of people who use drugs are at play but there are still a lot to advocate for. Article by Ximene Rego from APDES (Portugal).
Call for Applications – Case Studies on Drug Policy
The Civil Society Forum on Drugs, an expert group of the European Commission, is currently accepting applications from eligible European civil society organisations for a case study project about positive and challenging examples in the field of drug policy.
The Limits of Evidence-Based Drug Policy Making
We often speak about evidence-based drug policies – but presenting decision makers with the evidence rarely works in the way it is supposed to.
Civil Society Forum on Drugs Reconvenes in Brussels
The reconvened Civil Society Forum on Drugs discussed how to put drug policy back on the EU’s political agenda at its first meeting in Brussels.
Netti’s Story: A Pregnant Woman’s Journey in the Healthcare System in Berlin
Our new film features the story of Netti, her son Sam, and their experience with services for pregnant women who use drugs in Berlin.
Young People and Mothers Fight Together to End the War on Drugs in Belarus – Interview with Piotr Markiełaŭ
Brave young people had enough of harsh drug laws in Belarus and fight back. They found allies in the mothers of drug convicts, who went on hunger strike to demand an end to the war on their sons. Read our interview with a youth activist, Piotr Markiełaŭ!