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August 20, 2010

Leaving drug addicts destitute

The Home Office idea of withdrawing benefits from claimants with illegal drug or alcohol problems who do not turn up for treatment might seem at first glance reasonable, says Savi Hensman. But despite its popular appeal, in the end the result will be disastrous.
July 21, 2010

Tearfund says criminalising Russian drug addiction spreads HIV risk

The British evangelical Christian development agency Tearfund says that criminalising drug addiction in Russia is fuelling the spread of HIV.
April 5, 2010

Seventh expert resignation leaves UK drug policy 'in tatters'

Government drug policy descended further into farce over the Bank Holiday, as a seventh expert resigned from a key advisory group citing "media and political pressure".
March 29, 2010

End the prohibition on open debate about drugs

The prohibition on open debate about drugs policy in Britain and globally has not yet disappeared, says Mick Moore. But it must end. We need informed, expert opinion and a move from the 'prohibition' versus 'legalisation' stand-off towards humane control and regulation.
March 29, 2010

Sixth drugs adviser resigns over government's refusal to listen

A sixth senior drugs adviser has resigned from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs over the government's persistent refusal to listen to experts properly when formulating policy.
November 11, 2009

A sane approach to drugs policy
November 11, 2009

Government faces more expert resignations over drugs policy

The British government today faces more embarrassment over its treatment of scientific evidence on policy over the misuse of drugs, as three more top advisers resigned last night, bringing the total to five.

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