The War on Drugs and HIV/AIDS - How the Criminalization of Drugs Fuels the Global Pandemic
by
Global Commission on Drugs Policy
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The report describes the remarkable failure of drug law enforcement policies in reducing global drug supply. The Commissioners also urge countries that under-utilize proven addiction treatment and public health measures to immediately scale up evidence-based strategies to reduce HIV infection and protect community health and safety. These measures include sterile syringe distribution, safer injecting facilities, and prescription heroin programs.
Year
2012