http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy The Global Drug Policy Program aims to engage and support drug policy experts and other related professionals as they analyze and publicize the effects of drug policy on public health, human rights, national security, and the economy. http://blog.soros.org/2012/02/in-times-of-austerity-a-threat-to-portugals-drug-policies/ Fiscal austerity measures could threaten the future of Portugal's exemplary harm reduction services. But short-term cost-saving measures could prove costly further down the line. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:32:52 EST http://blog.soros.org/2012/02/in-times-of-austerity-a-threat-to-portugals-drug-policies/ http://blog.soros.org/2012/02/drug-decriminalization-in-the-uk-is-there-a-disconnect-between-politicians-and-the-public/ A recent BBC debate challenged the conventional wisdom that the UK public is unequivocally opposed to drug decriminalization and that political support for a more liberal drug policy is untenable. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:25:09 EST http://blog.soros.org/2012/02/drug-decriminalization-in-the-uk-is-there-a-disconnect-between-politicians-and-the-public/ http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/news/ceu-summer-course-20120103 Applications are invited from high-achieving MA and PhD students, junior faculty, research staff in universities and other institutions and professionals. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:22:12 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/news/ceu-summer-course-20120103 http://blog.soros.org/2011/12/how-punitive-drug-policy-fuels-the-hiv-epidemic-in-russia/ In the past few years Russia has emerged as a self-proclaimed leader in the fight against HIV. Yet why have rates of HIV infection skyrocketed among that country's own population? Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:40:18 EST http://blog.soros.org/2011/12/how-punitive-drug-policy-fuels-the-hiv-epidemic-in-russia/ http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/publications/skoun-needs-assessment-20111114 Lebanon's drug policy emphasizes treatment over punishment, yet a gap still exists between the number of users and the treatment services available to them, according to this report. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:38:29 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/publications/skoun-needs-assessment-20111114 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/publications/drug-policy-in-portugal-20110829 This Open Society Foundations report documents how decriminalization can reduce drug consumption, dependence, recidivism, and HIV infection, and create safer communities for all. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:08:01 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/publications/drug-policy-in-portugal-20110829 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/publications/drug-policy-in-portugal-20110829 This Open Society Foundations report documents how decriminalization can reduce drug consumption, dependence, recidivism, and HIV infection, and create safer communities for all. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:08:01 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/publications/drug-policy-in-portugal-20110829 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/publications/csete-mountaintops-20101021 This Open Society Foundations report examines drug policy change in Switzerland and its lessons for the rest of the world. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:41:31 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/publications/csete-mountaintops-20101021 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/publications/time-to-act-20100907 This paper reviews identifies synergies between biomedical science, public health, and human rights to advocate for cost-effective and evidence-based interventions, including needle exchange, opioid substitution therapy, and expanded access to HIV treatment. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:53:56 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/publications/time-to-act-20100907 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/multimedia/drugreport_20090303 Produced for the Open Society Institute, this video highlights some of the disastrous effects of drug policy in recent years and proposes solutions for a way forward. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:51:47 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/multimedia/drugreport_20090303 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/about The Open Society Global Drug Policy Program aims to broaden, diversify, and consolidate the network of like-minded organizations that are challenging the current state of international drug policy. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:19:10 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/about