Towards Drug Policy Justice: Harm Reduction, Human Rights and Changing Drug Policy Contexts

This book explores the ethical, legal, empirical, and historical perspectives on delivering 'drug policy justice' from supply through to use, focusing on repairing the damage caused by the war on drugs and safeguarding against future harms in legal markets. It brings together leading international thinkers and advocates on harm reduction and drug policy, covering a wide range of issues, including the effects of COVID on drug policy, securing economic and environmental justice, and human rights in Asian drug policy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taking the ever-evolving global landscape of drug policy as a focal point, this comprehensive collection ventures beyond the mere discussions of whether to reform drug policies, delving into the realm of delivering 'drug policy justice.' This entails not only repairing the harm inflicted by the war on drugs as part of reform initiatives but also safeguarding against potential future risks in legal markets. This book serves as a valuable resource, bringing together esteemed international thinkers and advocates specializing in harm reduction and drug policy. Through five distinct themes, and with contributions from diverse regions and disciplines, it explores ethical, legal, empirical, and historical perspectives on achieving 'drug policy justice,' spanning from the supply chain to the ultimate consumption. The essays in this collection cover a wide array of topics, ranging from the impact of COVID-19 on drug policy to the pursuit of economic and environmental justice, as well as the protection of human rights in Asian drug policies and the challenges of race and equity in cannabis reforms. By offering a diverse range of insights into both well-known and lesser-known drug policy challenges, this book provides a valuable benchmark for scholars, students, advocates, and policymakers alike. It serves as a thought-provoking exploration of new models of global drug policy reform, contributing to a more informed and equitable approach to addressing the complex issues surrounding drug use and its impact on society.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367770952