Cheap, Easy, and Lifesaving—Naloxone Treatment for Overdose
How much does it cost to save a life? That question got a clear and striking answer this week in the case of overdose from heroin in the…
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Attorney Generals Speak Out On Pot Prohibition
Last Friday, in a commentary piece for the Globe and Mail, four former B.C. Attorney Generals came out in very clear terms and said what needs to…
21st Century Justice: The Economics of Public Safety
Every day, most of us make certain assumptions. We assume that we are generally safe in our homes and on our streets. We assume that the government…
The Global Commission on the war on drugs and HIV/AIDS
On June 26th, the Global Commission on Drug Policy released a groundbreaking report on the war on drugs and its failures. Titled “The war on drugs and…
Book Review-The Political Economy of Narcotics: Production, Consumption and Global Markets
by Craig Jones Former Executive Director, The John Howard Society of Canada. The Political Economy of Narcotics: Production, Consumption and Global Markets By Julia Buxton, PhD Zed…
B.C. physicians issue report on drug policy and law reform
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by David Eby (Reposted with permission) It’s hard to imagine an area more difficult for politicians talk about than drug policy reform. Maybe…
