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Feb 10, 2020

Péter Sárosi

A Reality Check of the Official Data on Harm Reduction – Interview with Eberhard Schatz

The Correlation European Harm Reduction Network published its first monitoring report (download here!) of harm reduction in Europe. On this occasion, we interviewed Eberhard Schatz, one of the two coordinators of the network about new trends and challenges.

Feb 6, 2020

Péter Sárosi

Just Say No to Shame

Many people know the story of the drunkard from Saint-Exupéry’s Little Prince, who drinks because he is ashamed, and is ashamed because he drinks. This article is about how ancient wisdom and modern science teach us to avoid shaming as a tool to change people.

Feb 3, 2020

Péter Sárosi

What is Your Style in Advocacy?

What is your style in advocacy? Are you a rational owl, an activist elephant, a barking watchdog, or a sly old fox? This article will help you to navigate the zoo.

Jan 29, 2020

Péter Sárosi

“Radical Action is Needed Across Wales” – Interview with Martin Blakebrough

The overdose epidemic in Scotland attracted international media attention but we know less about what is the situation in other parts of the UK. We interviewed Martin Balekbrough, the CEO of the Kaleidoscope Project from Wales.

Jan 20, 2020

István Gábor Takács

A Visit to the AMOC Drug Consumption Room in the Netherlands

Chedrik Charvet of the Regenboog Groep explains in detail the mission and the successes of drug consumption rooms.

Dec 17, 2019

Péter Sárosi

The Unchallenged Rule of the Designer Drugs in Hungary

Although the drug strategy adopted by the Hungarian government in 2013 aimed to make the country drug-free by 2020, the (not so) new synthetic drugs still rule the country. After the municipal elections, there is some hope that harm reduction can return to Budapest.

Dec 9, 2019

István Gábor Takács

Following Up With the Clients of the Closed Harm Reduction Programs in Budapest and Belgrade

Our report, based on the findings of research conducted among the clients of closed needle and syringe programs in Budapest and Belgrade, sheds light on the dire consequences of declining support for harm reduction in Central Eastern Europe.

Oct 22, 2019

Péter Sárosi

Some Drugs Are More Dangerous Than Others

I agree with Carl Hart (read here!) that people who use psychedelics should not look down on stimulant or opiate users. Using different drugs doesn’t make them better or more virtuous persons. But I disagree with claims that methamphetamine or heroin is no more dangerous than cannabis or LSD.

Oct 21, 2019

Péter Sárosi

Drug Users are not Damaging the Environment, the War on Drugs is

It is not our search for pleasure that is so damaging to the environment, but corporal greed, social injustice, and inequality.

Oct 17, 2019

Péter Sárosi

What Works on the Ground in Europe? – 4 Case Studies

In this report we present four best practices in the field of drug demand and harm reduction from three countries. With this report, we would like to promote the culture of evaluation both among civil society organisations and decision makers.

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A Reality Check of the Official Data on Harm Reduction – Interview with Eberhard Schatz

Just Say No to Shame

What is Your Style in Advocacy?

“Radical Action is Needed Across Wales” – Interview with Martin Blakebrough

A Visit to the AMOC Drug Consumption Room in the Netherlands

The Unchallenged Rule of the Designer Drugs in Hungary

Following Up With the Clients of the Closed Harm Reduction Programs in Budapest and Belgrade

Some Drugs Are More Dangerous Than Others

Drug Users are not Damaging the Environment, the War on Drugs is

What Works on the Ground in Europe? – 4 Case Studies

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