The Lancet: Experts call for global drug policy reform as evidence shows 'war on drugs' has harmed public health and human rights – Engineering Evil

Public Release: 24-Mar-2016   The Lancet Drug laws intended to protect have contributed to lethal violence, disease transmission, discrimination, forced displacement and undermined people's right to health Non-violent minor drug offences should be decriminalised and health and social services for drug users strengthened Fifty years of drug policies aimed at restricting and criminalizing drug use…

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