Through grassroots efforts, promotion of science and active involvement with policymakers, we work to change today's harmful drug policies.
Our focus
Decriminalization and human rights advocacy
Punitive approaches to illicit drug use harm public health and erode the basic human rights of marginalized groups. We work to raise awareness about the UN bodies' recommendations to decriminalize illicit drug use. Health problems require medical help, not punishment.
Evidence-based harm prevention strategies
Illicit drug use prevention strategies have long been founded in zero tolerance ideals without regard for unintended consequences or evidence of effect. We work to promote evidence-based drug prevention, as well as proven harm reduction measures like our own drug analysis service.
Innovation in the treatment of drug use and mental health disorders
Many interventions for drug use disorders have limited efficacy and/or high relapse rates, while some of the most promising remain understudied or underutilized. We work to promote research on new interventions and new applications of existing interventions, and ensure adequate access to care.
Drug policies of tomorrow
Today's drug regulatory paradigm leaves much to be desired if the goal is harm minimization and consumer safety. We work to develop future regulatory models for all drug types (alcohol included) that can minimize both drug-related health harms and drug-related crime.
Sophie (20) didn't dare report the rape.
She was afraid of being punished for drug use.
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Andrew (22) used drugs to cope with his anxiety.
After he was punished, his drug problem got worse.
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Peter (18) took his life after being arrested for cannabis use.
The suicide note stated that the consequences were too much for him.
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No one called 911 when John (21) overdosed.
His friends were high and afraid the police would come.
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Helen (19) died of ecstasy at a festival.
She swallowed all her pills in panic when she saw the police.
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Oscar (23) uses drugs to forget his childhood.
He relives it when the police force him to undress.
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Jack (17) used cannabis before being submitted to drug testing.
Now he uses more dangerous drugs that aren't detected by the tests.
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Nobody came for Leo (24) when he became psychotic.
His partner feared the police would find his drugs and deport him.
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Sophie (20) didn't dare report the rape.
She was afraid of being punished for drug use.
See the campaign ⟶
Andrew (22) used drugs to cope with his anxiety.
After he was punished, his drug problem got worse.
See the campaign ⟶
Peter (18) took his life after being arrested for cannabis use.
The suicide note stated that the consequences were too much for him.
See the campaign ⟶
No one called 911 when John (21) overdosed.
His friends were high and afraid the police would come.
See the campaign ⟶
Helen (19) died of ecstasy at a festival.
She swallowed all her pills in panic when she saw the police.
See the campaign ⟶
Oscar (23) uses drugs to forget his childhood.
He relives it when the police force him to undress.
See the campaign ⟶
Jack (17) used cannabis before being submitted to drug testing.
Now he uses more dangerous drugs that aren't detected by the tests.
See the campaign ⟶
Nobody came for Leo (24) when he became psychotic.
His partner feared the police would find his drugs and deport him.
See the campaign ⟶
Political advocacy work
Progressive drug policy changes tend to come from civil society engagement. We meet with policymakers on all levels to inform their decisions with the latest research and knowledge in the field. We also participate in the public debate and arrange debates about ongoing policy processes.
Public education and information
Public information campaigns about illicit drugs have historically been abstinence-oriented and focused on communicating risk in a non-statistical and non-pragmatic manner. We work to educate the public by providing more nuanced risk assessments and risk-reducing precautions.
Harm reduction services
What we do
We cannot wait for political change to occur before we implement harm reduction measurements for people who need them. Therefore we run our own health clinic and our own drug analytic service. This is made possible by crowd funding. It sets an example for politicians to be inspired by, as they are able to see the effects of them.
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Affiliation
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