Drugs and cultural heritage

IDPC Drug Policy Guide

The ‘war on drugs’ has failed to eradicate drug markets and use. A growing number of policy options are available to address drug-related harms. The IDPC Guide brings together global evidence and best practice to assist national policy makers in the design and implementation of drug policies. The Guide will be updated regularly to reflect new developments in the drug policy field.

Added on 4 March 2010

Chewing over Khat prohibition: The globalisation and control of an ancient stimulant

Khat has been consumed for hundreds if not thousands of years in the highlands of Eastern Africa and Southern Arabia.

Added on 19 January 2012

Evo does not convince the INCB on coca chewing

The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, yesterday asked inspectors of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) of the United Nations to support his petition to decriminalize coca leaf chewing or "akulliku" but acknowledged that he failed to convince everyone.

Added on 16 December 2011

IDPC Advocacy Note - Bolivia's legal reconciliation with the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs

In June, Bolivia withdrew from the Single Convention, to then re-accede with a reservation on coca leaf chewing. IDPC fully supports Bolivia’s decision.

Added on 11 July 2011

EMCDDA Briefing - Khat use in Europe: implications for European policy

This paper presents the challenges associated with the spread of khat consumption in Europe.

Added on 5 July 2011

Bolivia to withdraw from drugs convention over coca classification

Bolivia is set to withdraw from an international narcotics convention in protest at its classification of coca leaves as an illegal drug.

Added on 23 June 2011

IDPC report of proceedings: The 2011 Commission on Narcotic Drugs

This report aims to provide the reader with a summary of what happened at 54th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, including at various satellite events, and offers some analysis of the key discussions and debates.

Added on 27 April 2011

TNI Series on Legislative Reform No.11 - Lifting the ban on coca chewing: Bolivia’s proposal to amend the 1961 Single Convention

This briefing paper analyses the reasons behind the proposed amendment and the opposing arguments that have been brought forward, and outlines the various options to be considered as the fate of Bolivia’s proposal is determined. Simply rejecting the amendment will not make the issue disappear.

Added on 29 March 2011

IDPC Media Information Pack (version 2)

This document provides information and easily accessible background resources on key issues related to the UN drug control system.

Added on 15 February 2011

Executive summary of IDPC Drug Policy Guide in Arabic

IDPC is pleased to announce that the executive summary of our Drug Policy Guide is now available in Arabic.

Added on 28 January 2011
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