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Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
Tangible actions for advancing #RacialJustice and #SocialJustice priorities, like those outlined in our new report, will be critical to the development of more equitable cannabis policies in #Canada. Please read and share our latest report: cdpe.org/publication/ontario… 3/3
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
From social equity programs to new pathways, from diversifying the existing industry to collecting data to monitor industry inclusion, where's the #equity? Our priorities to strengthen inclusion & diversity in Ontario’s cannabis retail sector are made across these four areas. 2/3
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
Just released: A new report by @drugpolicyctr offers actionable steps to strengthen inclusion and diversity in #Ontario’s #cannabis industry.
Read the new report: cdpe.org/publication/ontario…
#canpoli #onpoli #drugpolicy #diversity #representationmatters #cannabiscanada 1/3
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
“Not just fentanyl: Understanding the complexities of the unregulated opioid supply through results from a drug checking service in British Columbia, Canada” by Pablo Gonzalez-Nieto et al (2025) via @ijdrugpolicy…whats in your drug supply?
Link: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
IMMINENT EXECUTION OF PANNIR SELVAM
@PDRMsia & @KDNPUTRAJAYA have yet to investigate a #police report about #drugtrafficking in #johorbahru since 2018. Pannir, who now faces imminent #execution in #singapore, is CRITICAL to that investigation.
Reinstate the investigation NOW.
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
Join our webinar “Shared Struggles, Shared Rights: Building Solidarity for Bodily Autonomy” to explore how drug policy, reproductive rights, mental health, and trans rights intersect.
🗓️ Date: Feb 12, 2025 | 11 AM PT | 2 PM ET
RSVP now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
Evidence shows tariffs & border enforcement won’t reduce drug availability—drug networks adapt & bypass restrictions. The ‘Iron Law’ of prohibition shows harsher enforcement fuels more potent drugs. A public health approach is the real solution.
🔗Read: thelancet.com/journals/lanam…
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
🌿 Want to know more about the cultural & scientific value of the coca plant, and its review by WHO:
🗓️ Friday, 31 Jan.
⏰ 13:15 - 14:45
📍 UNHQ, Conference Room 8 / Online
Register here: forms.gle/CkYZv1HGJDLEySP36
SPA-ENG interpretation available.
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
The #WorldDrugReport2024's chapter on the #RightToHealth missed the mark, sidelinening years of UN human rights guidance on harm reduction & decriminalisation.
Our latest report explores how UNODC favoured political expediency over #HumanRights standards.
idpc.net/publications/2025/0…
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
🕊️ On #HumanRightsDay, @IDPCnet's @MarieNougier offers an overview of the state of play, enduring tensions and hard-fought wins in relation to aligning drug policies and human rights. #IHRD2024
Read & share: idpc.net/blog/2024/12/human-…
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
🚨NEW🚨
Meet Harold!
Our new mockumentary puts a spotlight on the damaging misconceptions that allow the UK’s failing drug laws to persist.
Thanks to @cjalliance, @Media_Trust, the Crucible Foundation & our amazing team
Support Drug Reform!
youtu.be/-l3BZ2aqjLM
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
“Motivations for and perspectives of medication diversion among clients of a safer opioid supply program in Toronto, Canada” by @lucasmartignett and colleagues (2025) via @ijdrugpolicy…have your thoughts on lifesaving diversion changed?
Link: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
.@IDPCnet alongside 27 NGOs is calling on the Government of Singapore to end capital punishment as several people are facing imminent executions for drug offences #SupportDontPunish hayat-life.org/media-room/jo…
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
HAYAT, along with 26 organisations, advise #Singapore govt to refrain from further executions & co-develop effective principles and policies with its #ASEAN neighbours in tackling #drugtrafficking.
#abolishdeathpenalty #supportdontpunish
hayat-life.org/media-room/jo…
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
“No penalties. No arrests. No jails”: Perspectives on drug decriminalization among people who inject drugs in Sydney” by George Christoper Dertadian & Vicki Sentas (2025) via @ijdrugpolicy…what are your perspectives on decriminalization?
Link: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
#Policy
New Report Alert! Our Centre prepared a report which displays the public health and safety impacts of supervised consumption services (SCS) in Ontario. This report directly addressed the proposed ban of 10 SCS across Ontario.
cdpe.org/publication/scs-in-…
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
New report with @MAP_Health led by @AMBayoumi investigates the impact of Supervised consumption site (SCS) closures in #Toronto and found that if 6 sites close, 636 people (47% of clients) could lose access each month.
Read the full report at odprn.ca/research/publicatio…
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation retweeted
“Substance use as a public health issue: A critical review of the Canadian literature, 1896–2020” by JF Crepault, B Emerson, @ehyshka, C Strike, R Room, & J Rehm (2024) via @ijdrugpolicy…a critical review of over 100 years of Canadian literature!
Link: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
