People who inject drugs
94 articles
Time for Change: Advancing New Drug Policies That Uphold Human Rights
To mark the Global Day of Action, 26 June, of the Support. Don’t Punish campaign, Amnesty International releases a policy paper to contribute to the advancement of drug policies that better uphold human rights. More
Madrid-Based Study Shows Drop in HCV Rates Among Those Who Inject Drugs
A study from Spain reveals a decline in HCV infection rates among people who use drugs, suggesting that targeted screening programs are advancing the WHO goal of HCV elimination by 2030. More
Model Says Treating Only 75 of 1000 PWID Would Eliminate HCV in This Group
If at least 7.5% of people who inject drugs in the Chicago area use direct-acting antivirals, HCV would be eliminated from that population in 10 years. More
Creating Safer Consumption Spaces in Europe: Evolving Contexts and Implications for Policy
C-EHRN releases a policy brief providing an overview of the state of the art regarding Drug Consumption Rooms, as well as an overview of recommendations and examples of good practices for policymakers. More
Illicit Fentanyl Use Linked to Increased Risk of Hepatitis C Among People Who Use Drugs
Findings reveal shortfalls in hepatitis C elimination efforts in the United States and Mexico. More
