Women make up more than half of the population, yet they remain significantly underrepresented in psychedelic research. At ICPR 2026, we spoke with neuroscientist Grace Blest-Hopley about the gender gap in psychedelic science, the importance of studying menstrual cycles, pregnancy, menopause, and women’s mental health, and how the field can become more inclusive and scientifically rigorous.

How can international human rights standards influence real-world drug policy reforms? From the abolition of the death penalty for drug offences in Pakistan to policy changes in Latin America and beyond, Drugreporter’s new short film explores how experts, activists, and policymakers have used the International Guidelines on Human Rights and Drug Policy to advocate for more humane and evidence-based approaches around the world.

Ten years after the 2016 UN General Assembly Special Session on drugs (UNGASS), a new report by the International Drug Policy Consortium takes stock of progress and remaining gaps in global drug policy. We spoke with Marie Nougier about what has changed over the past decade—and what still needs to change.

After 15 years at the helm of the International Drug Policy Consortium, Ann Fordham is stepping down as Executive Director. Under her leadership, IDPC has grown into one of the most influential global networks advocating for drug policies grounded in human rights, public health, and social justice. In this interview, we reflect on IDPC’s achievements, ongoing challenges, and what lies ahead.

Step inside the UK’s first legal safer drug consumption room. In Drugreporter’s new video, Lynn MacDonald, service manager at The Thistle, takes us through a space built not only for life-saving safer use, but for compassion, dignity, and respect — putting care and humanity at the center of the service.

Explore key speeches and sessions recorded at the Scottish Drugs Forum’s annual conference in Glasgow.

Scotland continues to face some of the highest drug-related death rates in Europe. The Scottish Drugs Forum Stop the Deaths conference in Glasgow brings together people who have lived this reality from every angle — families, frontline workers, people with lived and living experience, policymakers, and activists — to confront the scale of the emergency and demand meaningful change. Watch Drugreporter’s short documentary, filmed at this landmark event!

Two spiritual leaders from different faiths reveal how psychedelics are transforming their understanding of religion, community, and each other — watch Drugreporter’s new interview!

Creating supportive communities to integrate the psychedelic experience is just as important as ensuring a safe setting for the experience itself. Watch our interview with Rosalind Watts, a clinical psychologist and the founder of ACER Integration, UK!

This side event at the 68th CND explored the growing body of evidence highlighting the shortcomings of current drug policies to achieve their stated goals of safety, security, public health and ending stigma, while contributing to significant human rights violations. Organised by Norwegian Association for Humane Drug Policy.