Drugs and Prevention in Polish Schools
Poorly-prepared teachers and lack of sound knowledge mark Polish drug prevention education in schools, a new state watchdog report concludes.
Author: Agnieszka Sieniawska
The state of addiction treatment in Poland
The Polish model of addiction treatment is facing deepening trouble. The consequences are serious and largely irreversible.
Will Poland allow medical marijuana use?
Despite a growing number of countries allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, is the Warsaw government still on the side of prohibition? A glimmer of hope appeared recently, but will it be enough to allow those who need the plant in order to be cured?
Polish Addiction Ombudsman: Avoiding punishment is not enough
The 2011 amendment of the Polish drug law was a good first step, but a lot more has to be done to help people with addictions and strengthen the effectiveness of the country's harm reduction efforts.
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.
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.
Drug Policy Reform in Poland: It’s Time for Revolution!
On December 9 the new Polish drug law came into effect and liberalized the drug policy – read the report of our Polish partner, Agnieszka Sieniawska!
A Cop Says Legalize Drugs – in Central-Europe
Jack Cole, a former anti-narcotics policeman and a founding member of LEAP visited Central-Europe
