Beyond the Drug War: A Health-First Approach to Global Drug Policy
Global prohibition of drugs has been a failure. The world must continue to shift towards health and human rights-based approaches.
Global prohibition of drugs has been a failure. The world must continue to shift towards health and human rights-based approaches.
Overdose prevention centers (OPCs) save lives by preventing overdose deaths. Trained professionals are on-site to immediately intervene at the earliest signs of overdose.
U.S. overdose deaths dropped ~17% from July 2023 to July 2024. Learn about the evidence-based health and harm reduction approaches behind this decrease.
California is experiencing an unprecedented overdose crisis that can only be addressed through health-based solutions. Prop 36 is a false solution that would divert funding from treatment, homeless services, and other vital programs.
Policymakers must focus on implementing a thorough public health approach to drugs and real solutions to other pressing issues, not on the false promises of criminalizing drug possession.
Drug-induced homicide (DIH) refers to the practice of prosecutors bringing homicide charges against individuals who supply drugs that result in an overdose death. These laws are ineffective and counterproductive. Lives lost to overdose are best honored by implementing evidence-based solutions.
Recognizing racial disparities in overdose deaths can help develop effective policy solutions. Learn more about overdose death trends among the Latinx community, along with policy recommendations and strategies for how we can save lives.
Recognizing racial disparities in overdose deaths can help develop effective policy solutions. Learn about overdose death trends among the Native American community, along with policy recommendations and strategies for how we can save lives.
Recognizing racial disparities in overdose deaths can help develop effective policy solutions. Read our fact sheet to learn about overdose death trends among the Black community, along with policy recommendations and strategies for how we can save lives.
Overdose prevention centers (OPCs) are interventions designed to reduce the potential risks of drug use, including overdose and unwanted public use. This resource details key considerations for regulating OPCs, with the primary takeaway from focus groups being that OPCs should be given the flexibility to adapt their programs and policies to fit the needs of the communities served.
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