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  1. Women, Substance Abuse & Addiction

    Women, Substance Abuse & Addiction

    24/05/2016

    A few reflections on the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction (DAA) in women, by Juan Gutiérrez, psychologist – San Bernardo Therapeutic Community (Dianova Chile) (…)

  2. 59th Regular Session of CICAD OEA

    18/05/2016

    On the 26th and 27th of April was held at Washington D.C. the 59th regular period of sessions of CICAD-OAS (Inter-American Drug Control Abuse Commission-Organization of American States) (…)

  3. Death Penalty: A Major Disappointment at UNGASS

    Death Penalty: A Major Disappointment at UNGASS

    05/05/2016

    Death penalty has been the most debated subject throughout the UNGASS debates, in which most countries denounced this practice that constitutes a human rights violation and a breach of international law and to request that a moratorium be applied on the matter (…)

  4. HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse

    25/01/2016

    Challenges and peculiarities in treating dual diagnosis – substance abuse and HIV/AIDS by María de los Angeles Lobos Palacios Since its very beginning, the HIV/AIDS epidemics has been inextricably intertwined with substance abuse and addiction, resulting in heightened risks of contracting and transmitting HIV, and also of worsening its consequences. Most people are aware that intravenous… Read more »

  5. A Call for Equitable Access to Essential Medicines

    A Call for Equitable Access to Essential Medicines

    31/12/2015

    Why is it that in remote African villages one can easily buy a Coke or mobile phone refill cards but can't have access to essential medicines?

  6. “Human” – About the Death Penalty

    “Human” – About the Death Penalty

    22/12/2015

    Abolish the death penalty for drug-related offenses

  7. Domingo Comas

    Regulate: the Only Viable Option

    14/12/2015

    Prohibition or legalization of drugs, a false debate – by Domingo Comas Arnau

  8. International volunteer Day

    International Volunteer Day

    05/12/2015

    The world is changing. Are you? Volunteer!

  9. Ending Violence Against Women & Girls

    Ending Violence Against Women & Girls

    25/11/2015

    Prevention is the 2015 theme of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November

  10. Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité !

    Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité !

    16/11/2015

    International Day for Tolerance – The only effective response to hatred and fanaticism is dialogue and respect for differences