Drugs and Democracy: Towards a Paradigm Shift

Three former presidents from the region helped form the commission which produced this landmark report. It calls for policies based on harm reduction, reducing consumption and other measures emphasizing public health and moving away from criminal justice-oriented responses and acknowledges the interconnected, global dimension of drug-related issues. Perhaps most notable -- given the history of American-style drug wars in Latin America -- is the direct call for a debate with the United States about the need for new drug policies throughout the Americas.

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Annual Report of the International Narcotics Control Board

The annual report of the International Narcotics Control Board was recently released and it largely reflects a regressive, drug warrior perspective. Although INCB is a United Nations entity, this report fails to consider the rise of alternative drug control regimes which are becoming more prevalent around the world.

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Smack: Heroin and the American City

Why does heroin use largely evoke urban imagery? Pop culture cliches are certainly a major culprit but heroin use in the U.S. began as -- and largely still is -- an urban phenomena. In examining this, Professor Schneider integrates sociology, anthropology and criminology to supplement his history background, examining a variety of fascinating, inter-connected issues.

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This report describes the activities and accomplishments of the Drug Policy Alliance and its partner organization, the Drug Policy Alliance Network, from June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008.

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