Drug Policy Reform

Apr 25, 2024

István Gábor Takács

Abandonded – Designer Drugs on the Margins of Hungarian Society

How does the use of new psychoactive substances, such as “herbal” or “crystal”, affect the Hungarian countryside and cities in 2024? How does Hungarian society treat the users of these drugs? Drug users, ex-dealers, the mayor, helpers and experts answer these questions in a new documentary by Drugreporter.

Apr 22, 2024

Arild Knutsen

Ground-breaking development at the United Nations (UN) Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

The CND was historic this year. A ground-breaking change occurred at the highest level of international drug policy, and it will have far-reaching consequences globally. An article by Arild Knutsen, leader of the Association for Humane Drug Policy, Norway.

Apr 19, 2024

István Gábor Takács

Navigating Tensions and Contradictions

INPUD organised a session during the 67th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, titled: “Navigating Tensions and Contradictions: addressing human rights challenges related to the lack of, and the unequal access to, treatment and harm reduction.” You can watch the full session here!

Apr 16, 2024

István Gábor Takács

Re-Criminalisation of Drug Use in Oregon

Drug use is now re-criminalised in Oregon – what are the lessons learnt for drug reformers? We interviewed Theshia Naido, Legal Director at the Drug Policy Alliance.

Apr 4, 2024

Péter Sárosi

Breaking the Taboo – Discussing Drug Regulation at the UN

In this short film, produced at the 67th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, we give you an overview of the latest developments of drug policy reform across the globe.

Mar 29, 2024

Péter Sárosi

Exploring Legal Regulations in Europe

Civil society activists and decision makers discuss new drug policies that address the emerging drug policy challenges in Europe, and the importance of facilitating a broader public conversation on these matters. Our video presents a side event at the 67th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND).

Mar 27, 2024

István Gábor Takács

Cops Demand Access to Psychedelic Assisted Treatment at the United Nations

At one of the most powerful side events at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs this year, policemen called out for psychedelic drugs to be used in treatment of the trauma they suffered, while fighting the futile war on drugs. Watch the video of the whole session here!

Mar 20, 2024

Péter Sárosi

ZuriCan: Legal Cannabis Experiment

Last August, the city of Zürich launched a pilot program that enables its citizens to legally purchase cannabis. We interviewed Dominique Schori from the Drug Information Center about the developments so far.