Skills you'll gain

There are 6 modules in this course

You will also learn about the intricacies of the international drug control framework and the negative consequences of widespread prohibitionist drug policies around the world. Finally, you will examine ways of furthering drug policy reform. The topics will be presented by over 40 speakers from scientific, academic and institutional backgrounds, spokespersons of civil society as well as people who use drugs presenting their views. By the end of the course you will have: - a strong understanding of the major health issues related to drug use and drug policy; - a clear vision of why drug policy is debated today; - and, if you so wish, you will be equipped to engage in the drug policy reform movement at your local or regional level.

Drug Use Worldwide

Addressing drug use and health: prevention, harm reduction and treatment

Questioning prohibition-based policies

Medical access to opioids for the management of pain and to other controlled medicines

The case for drug policy reform

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