Recommendations Also Include Harm Reduction Measures and Banning Compulsory Treatment
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2014. In a reportpublished earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) made a clear call for broad drug policy reforms, including decriminalization of drug use, harm reduction practices such as syringe exchange and opioid substitution therapy, and a ban on compulsory treatment for people who use drugs. This report by the United Nations’ leading health agency focuses on best practices…
