Global drug policies should shift from punishing drug users to a public health approach focused on reducing harm caused by drugs, according to the Global Commission on Drug Policy. The Commission advocates for the decriminalization of drug use and expanding harm reduction strategies to address rising overdose deaths, violence, and the strain on criminal justice systems worldwide. The report suggests that a focus on health, human rights, and social equity is key to tackling the negative impacts of drug use. The Commission’s recommendations are seen as radical but necessary in order to address the complexities of the global drug crisis.
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Drug policy: Time to change punitive approach, says global report
