Publication Topic : Drug Policy

Adrift from the moorings of good public policy: Ignoring evidence and human rights – International Journal of Drug Policy 19 (2008)

The approach of Canada’s Government to Insite, North America’s first safer injecting facility, is one manifestation of what appears to be the government’s broader hostility to both evidence and human rights in public policy, at least insofar as that policy involves the health of people who use illicit drugs. A number of observations are warranted … Read more

Viral Time Bomb: Health and Human Rights Challenges in Addressing Hepatitis C in Canada

By conservative estimates, hepatitis C (HCV) affects some 250,000–300,000 people in Canada. A chronic illness that causes liver failure, liver cancer and other serious health concerns, hepatitis C already weighs heavily on the health care system. Its public health and economic impact is expected to double in only a few years. Today, over 90 percent … Read more

Правовая зависимость: Оценка лечения наркотической зависимости с точки зрения прав человека

Каждый человек имеет право поддерживать самый высокий уровень физического и психического здоровья. Для людей, употребляющих вызывающие привыкание наркотики, лечение наркотической зависимости является существенным элементом этого права каждого человека. Хотя такое лечение не всегда может быть эффективным на 100 %, многочисленные исследования и практика свидетельствуют о том, что оно может кардинально изменить состояние психического и физического … Read more

Nothing About Us Without Us – A manifesto by people who use illegal drugs

This manifesto was made by people who use drugs. Participants in the project expressed their hope that people who use drugs around the world will either adopt this manifesto, or use it as the basis for creating their own manifesto. Related Publications «Ничего для нас без нас» — Манифест людей, имеющих опыт употребления наркотиков  (Russian version) … Read more

Nothing About Us Without Us – Greater, meaningful involvement of people who use illegal drugs: A public health, ethical, and human rights imperative (International edition)

This report examines — from an international perspective — why it is important to increase meaningful involvement of people who use illegal drugs in the response to HIV and hepatitis C (HCV), and how this can be done. Related Publications «Ничего для нас без нас» — Расширение значимого участия людей, имеющих опыт употребления наркотиков  (Russian version)

HIV and Hepatitis C in Prisons

This is a series of 13 info sheets on HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C in prisons. HIV and hepatitis C in prisons: the facts High-risk behaviours in prisons HIV and hepatitis C transmission in prison Prevention: condoms Prevention: bleach Prevention: needle and syringe programs Prevention and treatment: methadone Care, treatment and support A comprehensive strategy Aboriginal … Read more