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Being part of the global community it is our primary duty to include the recommendations made by the member states for UNGASS 2016 to create a national drug policy for our respective nations.
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Important book at a crucial time in history!
We are less than a week out from the release of SAM president @KevinSabet's new book, Smokescreen: What the Marijuana Industry Doesn't Want You to Know!
Have you pre-ordered your copy yet?
If not, what are you waiting for? Get it here:
smokescreenbook.com
DrugPolicyFutures with statement to the #CND64.
FORUT and @dpforg in #cnd64: "The critical issue now is national implementation of the many good points in the UNGASS outcome document". forut.no/forut-i-fns-narkoti…
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Facts:
The concentration or potency of THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana, has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Higher potency marijuana has been found to be more addictive and linked to severe mental health issues.
#cnd64 To what extent is the consensus from UNGASS in 2016 and suggested interventions reflected in policy documents and practical interventions in the Member States? Read our report to see answers.
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#Women who use drugs face specific barriers that limit their access to #recovery programs. The side event will review ways to remove these barriers and improve their adherence to treatment. It will feature an infographic prepared for this event
Register bit.ly/2OHzTBg
#PreventDon'tPromote
Join us tomorrow at the CND side event as we Zoom into the UNGASS outcome document.
Date: Tuesday 13 April
Time: 10:00 – 10:50 CET
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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We are happy to announce that #WFAD is co-hosting several side events during the Commission on Narcotic Drugs of 2021. The #CND will be held between April 14-16. Read more about all and register for our side events on our website! wfad.se/activity/news/cnd-si…
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On Monday, April 12 between 13:10-14:00 CEST, the following side event will highlight #bestpractices and #positivelearningoutcomes experienced by organisations during the challenges from the past year. Register here! us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W… #CND @EURADnews @San_Patrignano
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On Tuesday, April 13 at 10:00am CEST, this side event will be focussing on building inclusion and reducing #marginalisation and #stigmatisation of women in recovery by promoting and celebrating #recovery and making recovery visible. #CND @ProslaviOporava
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On Wednesday, April 14 between 10:00-10:50 am CEST, the following side-event will highlight alcohol policies and work during the pandemic. It will showcase the continuous work and collaboration among [grassroot] organisations. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… @DrugFreeAmerica
Drug Policy Futures proudly launches its first report on the UN Member States' implementation of the outcome from UNGASS in 2016. Register for the event:
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Cool/weird to see the book in @PublishersWkly today. #Smokescreen
Thanks to the whole Simon & Schuster and Forefront team for making this happen!
Can't wait
Thrilled to begin the audio recording of my @audible_com @SimonBooks Forefront book
“Smokescreen: What the Marijuana Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know.”
Release is 4/20 (but preorder now anywhere books are sold)
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It *is* possible to:
- be a social justice advocate
- act against for-profit policies like drug legalization
- want to reduce America's embarrassingly high prison rate
- end the stigma associated w/people w/SUD
- not want to normalize drug use
- treat *everyone* with kindness
On the occasion of the @UN International day against drug abuse: A day for promotion or prevention?drugpolicyfutures.org/a-day-…
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SAM Chief of Staff @LukeNiforatos detailing SAM’s grassroots efforts to oppose marijuana legalization at the Global Drug Policy Summit in Phoenix, AZ.
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Happening Now: SAM president @KevinSabet presenting at the Global Drug Policy Summit in Phoenix, AZ.
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"We R witnessing a global, well-funded propaganda campaign 2 change peoples’ perception of narcotic drugs making narcotic drugs just as accepted worldwide, just as widely used, just as integrated in the culture as alcohol is today in Western societies" @KristinSperkova #CND2019
