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Launch of the Global Drug Survey 2012

The Global Drug Survey is an anonymous online survey that addresses how people are using illegal drugs as well as alcohol, tobacco and prescription medications. It combines basic information on what drugs people use, how often they take them, and the medical, social and legal consequences of drug use.

Added on 25 November 2011

UNODC Global Smart Update 2011

The UNODC Global Synthetics Monitoring: Analyses, Reporting and Trends (SMART) Programme enhances the capacity of Member States in priority regions to generate, manage, analyse, report and use synthetic drug information to design effective policy and programme interventions.

Added on 21 November 2011

EMCDDA Annual Report 2011: The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe

This year’s EMCDDA Annual report notes some worrying developments in respect of HIV among injecting drug users.

Added on 21 November 2011

Amphetamine Type Stimulants and Harm Reduction: Experiences from Myanmar, Thailand and Southern China

This TNI briefing paper sheds light on the methamphetamine market in Southeast Asia and China, including patterns of supply and use. It highlights the urgent need for donors and governments to introduce effective harm reduction measures aimed at ATS users.
Added on 12 October 2011

UNODC - 2011 global ATS assessment

A new report by UNODC ranks amphetamine-type stimulants as the world's second most widely used type of drug after cannabis. Offering the most comprehensive and current analysis of the situation, the 2011 Global ATS Assessment notes that the expansion of the drug's trade and the high criminal profits pose an increasing threat to security and health worldwide.

Added on 15 September 2011

UN warns on drugs as Thailand starts new crackdown

Thailand's new Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, is mobilising a crackdown on illegal drugs as a United Nations agency reveals a massive increase in the production and use of amphetamines across Asia.

Added on 15 September 2011

The media guide to drugs: key facts and figures for journalists

This guide is intended to be a resource for journalists working across all media.

Added on 27 July 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

IDPC Drug Policy Guide - Georgian

IDPC is pleased to announce that the IDPC Drug Policy Guide is now available in Georgian.

Added on 28 January 2011

Join IDPC on Facebook!

IDPC is very pleased to announce that you can now follow our activities and access interesting news, publications, pictures and videos on drug policy on our new Facebook page.

Added on 26 October 2010
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