Policy
New rule in New Zealand requires warning on all packaged alcohol
A new rule will require all packaged alcohol being sold to have warnings on the label about the harm it can cause to unborn babies. The food safety agency says the move is supported by advice from doctors, midwives, the Ministry of Health...
New Global Coalition Launched to Address Synthetic Drug Threats
On July 7, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a virtual Ministerial-level meeting to launch a Global Coalition to address Synthetic Drug Threats.
2023 Afro region webinar- Alcohol polict event series
With support from Movendi International Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance present the Africa Region Webinars in the Alcohol Policy Event Series, which will the economic, social and environmental dimensions of alcohol use.
World Drug Report 2023
For the first time since its conception, this year the World Drug Report consists of two products, a web-based element and a set of booklets.
Cannabis laws in Europe: questions and answers for policymaking
Introduction This publication answers some of the more frequently asked questions raised in discussions about cannabis legislation. While the primary focus is on the use of cannabis for recreational purposes, relevant legislation for other...
How have governments communicated UK alcohol duty policy changes?
Pricing, including taxation, is a key tool to address harm from alcohol and is identified by the World Health Organization as a ‘best buy’ policy (meaning it is both effective in reducing harm and cost-effective). However alcohol was 72%...
Lessons Learned from Portugal’s Pioneering Drug Policy
In 2001, Portugal implemented a groundbreaking policy that decriminalized personal possession of drugs, while maintaining criminal penalties for drug trafficking.
World Drug Day in Togo
As part of the celebration of June 26 ..THE NGO RAPAA.. made a passage in the television program La Poz de la TVT with the participation of a member of the CNAD Yesterday, June 26, the NGO RAPAA also hosted a program in Ewe language with...
Support. Don't Punish International Day of Action
A global advocacy campaign calling for drug policies based on health and human rights. Support. Don’t Punish is a global grassroots-centred initiative in support of harm reduction and drug policies that prioritise public health and human...
