The bond between the U. S. and Colombia, once strong, is now shaky. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and former U. S. President Donald Trump have been trading harsh words. Petro called Trump's policies harsh, comparing them to actions of the Nazis. He also criticized U. S. actions in the Caribbean, saying they hurt innocent people. Trouble started early in Trump's ...
President Donald Trump has been vocal about lowering drug prices. He has signed orders, sent letters, and even started a trade war. Yet, Americans still pay a lot for medicines. The gap between his words and actions is wide. Trump's team has talked about many ideas. They want to link U. S. drug prices to those in other countries. They also want to import cheaper dru...
Drug policies around the world are a big deal. They affect people's lives in many ways. The Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI) tries to compare how different countries handle these policies. But is it a good way to measure this? The GDPI looks at many things. It checks how countries treat drug use, sales, and health. It also sees if they follow international rules. But...
China's approach to drug control has changed a lot in recent years. This is mainly because of new drug trends and changes in how society is managed. Let's dive into three key areas: how drugs are regulated, how drug crimes are punished, and how those caught with drugs are rehabilitated. The way drugs are regulated in China has seen some improvements. The laws are ge...
San Francisco has long been known for its progressive stance on drug use. For years, the city has provided free drug paraphernalia to users. This included items like plastic straws, foil, and pipes, all intended to promote safer drug consumption. The idea was to reduce harm by making drug use safer, rather than punishing users. This approach was part of a broader har...
For over two decades, France has been keeping a close eye on infectious diseases like HIV, hepatitis B, and C among people who use drugs. This isn't your typical health check-up. It's a complex operation called the ANRS-Coquelicot survey, which has been happening in various cities across France since 2002. The survey has been conducted five times, in locations rangin...
The B. C. Ministry of Health recently made a significant change to its safe supply program. This change requires patients to take their medication at a pharmacy under the watchful eye of a healthcare worker. This decision has sparked controversy, with some arguing that it will make life-saving medication harder to access. The Surrey Union of Drug Users (SUDU) is one...
Imagine a drug that could save tens of thousands of lives each year. Buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction, has been around for over 20 years, but it's not being used as widely as it should be. In 2023, over 105, 000 people died from overdoses, with most of these deaths linked to fentanyl and other opioids. Fentanyl is incredibly potent—about 50 ...
Imagine walking into a bustling city neighborhood at night. You see people huddled together, their faces etched with worry and desperation. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a glimpse into the daily reality of drug-related issues. Drug policy has been a hot topic in Norway for over 50 years, but the conversation has gotten more intense since 2021. There's...
When it comes to kids and their health, there's a lot of talk about how much medication they're given. In 2018, Ontario decided to make sure every kid had access to drugs they needed by launching a huge program called OHIP+. . This program covered all drugs, even drugs for both depression and to help with mental health. But, there was a surprise twist in April 2019 ...