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INTERNATIONAL LINKS |
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Canadian
Harm Reduction |
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A virtual meeting place for
individuals and organizations dedicated to reducing the
social, health and economic harms associated with drugs
and drug policies. |
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CANADIAN
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF SPIRITUALITY & HEALING |
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A not-for-profit professional
organization devoted to promoting multidisciplinary research
and education in spirituality, culture, healing, and health
care. |
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Danish
Drug Users Union |
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An interest organisation for
opiate and methadone users. |
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EURASION HARM REDUCTION NETWORK |
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The Eurasian Harm Reduction Network (EHRN) is a regional network with a mission to support, develop, and advocate for harm reduction approaches in the field of drugs, HIV/AIDS, public health, and social exclusion by following the principles of humanism, tolerance, partnership, and respect for human rights and freedoms. |
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EXCHANGE SUPPLIES |
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Exchange Supplies is a UK based social enterprise set up to improve the harm reduction response to drug use by developing products, publications, and conferences for drug services, needle exchanges, and injecting drug users, and providing employment and training opportunities for drug users. |
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GLOBAL DRUG POLICY PROGRAM |
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The Open Society Institute Global Drug Policy Program aims to broaden, diversify, and consolidate the network of like-minded organizations that are actively challenging the current state of international drug policy. |
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HUNGARIAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION DRUG POLICY PROGRAM |
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Since its inception in 1994 the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (HCLU) has been a leading NGO in the field of drug policy reform advocacy in Hungary. Patterned after the successful model of the American Civil Liberties Union, HCLU provides legal aid service for vulnerable populations, such as drug users, psychiatric patients and people living with HIV/AIDS in addition to its drug policy reform activities. |
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International
Center for Advancement of Addiction Treatment |
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ICAAT's mission is to promote
among medical professionals the humane treatment of people
who are living with opioid addiction by making available
to healthcare providers relevant medical, legal and policy
information and by advocating for change in attitudes that
constrain optimal treatment delivery. |
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INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY CONSORTIUM |
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The International Drug Policy Consortium is a global network of national and international NGOs that specialise in issues related to illegal and legal drug use. We have come together to pool our knowledge and contacts to advocate for more humane and effective drug policies at national and international level. |
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International
Harm Reduction Association |
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IHRA is the leading organisation
in promoting evidence based harm reduction policies and
practices on a global basis for all psychoactive substances
(including illicit drugs, tobacco and alcohol). |
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INTERNATIONAL
HARM REDUCTION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
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The International Harm Reduction
Development Program, part of OSI's Public Health Program,
focuses on diminishing the individual and social harms
associated with drug use—particularly the risk of HIV infection—through
innovative measures based on the philosophy of harm reduction. |
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INTERNATIONAL HIV/AIDS ALLIANCE IN UKRAINE |
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Starting from 2009 “International HIV/AIDS Alliance in Ukraine” (Alliance Ukraine) is a linking organisation within the global Alliance partnership uniting more than 30 organisations. |
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LATIN AMERICAN COMMISSION ON DRUGS & DEMOCRACY |
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The Latin American Commission on Drugs and Democracy is an initiative born of ex-presidents Cesar Gaviria, from Colombia; Ernesto Zedillo, from Mexico and Fernando Henrique Cardoso, from Brazil. Eighteen eminent members from different countries in the region compose the Commission. Its objective is to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of current drug policy and to contribute towards more efficient, safe and humane policies. |
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MAPS |
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A membership-based, IRS-approved 501 (c) (3) non-profit research and educational organization. MAPS' mission is to develop psychedelics and marijuana into legal prescription medicines for therapeutic applications. MAPS is also engaged in efforts to educate people about the benefits and risks of psychedelics and medical marijuana. |
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SKOUN |
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Lebanese Addiction Center in
Beirut, advocates for the prevention of drug dependency
and other addictions, and will initiate innovative treatment
and services for a better-adapted healthcare system for
drug users in Lebanon. Fully embraces a harm reduction
approach. |
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TALKING DRUGS |
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TalkingDrugs is an online space reflecting the global challenge posed by illicit drugs. It provides an opportunity to share stories and insights that will help us find better ways to control illicit drugs and prevent them causing excessive harm. |
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The
United Kingdom Harm Reduction Alliance UKHRA |
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A campaigning coalition of
drug users, health and social care workers, criminal justice
workers and educationalists that aims to put public health
and human rights at the centre of drug treatment and service
provision for drug users. |
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TRANSITIONAL INSTITUTE'S DRUGS & DEMOCRACY PROGRAM |
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TNI's Drugs programme has been analysing since 1996 the trends in the illegal drugs market and in drug policies globally. The programme has been working for a reassessment of the conventional repressive drug policy approaches, and in favour of pragmatic policies based on harm reduction principles for consumers as well as small producers. |
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WHERE'S THE METHADONE? WHERE'S THE BUPE? |
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Methadone and buprenorphine,
also known as medication-assisted treatment, are the best
researched and most effective treatments for opiate dependence.
By eliminating withdrawal and reducing cravings, methadone
and buprenorphine allow opiate users to reduce or stop
injection, which helps prevent HIV. |
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MASTER DIRECTORY OF LINKS |
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