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Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

Explore drugs, drug use, and policies from a multidisciplinary, health and human rights-based approach.

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₹ 2,699

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26 Hours

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This comprehensive course addresses critical issues related to drugs from a multidisciplinary, health and human rights-based perspective. It covers a wide range of topics including the nature of drugs, reasons for drug use, international drug control frameworks, global drug use patterns, health impacts, harm reduction strategies, and drug policy reform. The course examines the consequences of prohibitionist drug policies on health, human rights, and development. It also explores alternative approaches such as decriminalization and regulation. Featuring over 40 speakers from diverse backgrounds, including academics, policymakers, and people who use drugs, this course provides a balanced and in-depth understanding of drug-related issues. Participants will gain insights into the complexities of drug policy, the effectiveness of various interventions, and the ongoing debate surrounding drug policy reform.

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4.8

34,680 Enrolled

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Aymeric Reyre

Aymeric Reyre

Barbara Broers

Barbara Broers

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4.8

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Aymeric Reyre

Aymeric Reyre

Barbara Broers

Barbara Broers

What you'll learn

  • Understand the international drug control framework and its impact on national policies

  • Analyze global patterns of drug use and their health consequences

  • Explore public health approaches to drug use, including harm reduction and treatment

  • Evaluate the effectiveness and consequences of prohibition-based drug policies

  • Examine the relationship between drug policies, human rights, and development

  • Understand barriers to access for controlled medicines and related policy challenges

  • Explore arguments and strategies for drug policy reform

Skills you'll gain

Drug Policy
Harm Reduction
Public Health
Human Rights
International Drug Control

This course includes:

2.4 Hours PreRecorded video

19 quizzes

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FullTime access

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There are 6 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of drugs, drug use, and drug policies from a multidisciplinary perspective, emphasizing health and human rights. It covers the nature of drugs, patterns of use, international control frameworks, and public health approaches to drug-related issues. The curriculum examines the effectiveness and consequences of prohibition-based policies, exploring alternatives such as harm reduction, decriminalization, and regulation. It addresses critical topics including the epidemiology of drug use, health impacts, treatment options, and barriers to accessing controlled medicines. The course also delves into the intersections of drug policy with human rights, development, and international law. Through expert lectures, case studies, and interactive elements, students gain a nuanced understanding of global drug issues and the ongoing debate around drug policy reform.

Understanding drugs and the international drug control framework

Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete

Drug Use Worldwide

Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete

Addressing drug use and health: prevention, harm reduction and treatment

Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete

Questioning prohibition-based policies

Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete

Medical access to opioids for the management of pain and to other controlled medicines

Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete

The case for drug policy reform

Module 6 · 5 Hours to complete

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Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Aymeric Reyre
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4.7

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Aymeric Reyre is a psychiatrist specializing in addiction treatment, who graduated from the Pierre and Marie Curie Faculty of Medicine in Paris. Since 2007, he has led an outpatient consultation facility in a disadvantaged area of greater Paris, where he develops integrated treatment programs that include transcultural care and support for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). As a consultant on harm reduction policy for the French National Authority for Health since 2015, he plays a vital role in shaping public health strategies. Aymeric also teaches Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, and Clinical Ethics in medical and nursing schools. His research focuses on understanding the barriers and facilitators of the therapeutic alliance in addiction treatment, addressing various moral, clinical, and organizational issues related to the care relationship.
Barbara Broers
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4.7

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Barbara Broers, a graduate of the Medical Faculty at the University of Amsterdam, boasts over 30 years of expertise in addiction medicine, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and harm reduction projects, primarily in Switzerland. She has served as a physician, public health specialist, and advocate, significantly impacting the field. Since 2008, Barbara has been a member of the Swiss Federal Commission for Addiction-related Questions, becoming vice-president in 2012. She has held the position of vice-president of the Swiss Society of Addiction Medicine since 2001 and is a founding member of the Swiss Taskforce for Cannabinoids in Medicine. Additionally, she has been part of the steering committee for Geneva’s safe drug use facility since 2001. Currently, Barbara is responsible for an outpatient consultation service for individuals with substance use disorders at Geneva University Hospitals and actively trains medical students and family doctors in this critical area.
Michel Kazatchkine
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4.7

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Professor Michel Kazatchkine is a prominent figure in global health, particularly known for his extensive work in the fight against HIV/AIDS, spanning over 30 years as a physician, scientist, advocate, policy-maker, and diplomat. He served as the Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria from 2007 to 2012, where he played a crucial role in expanding the organization's efforts to combat these diseases. Following this, he was appointed as the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy on HIV/AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia from 2012 to 2017. A long-time advocate for harm reduction strategies, Kazatchkine has been a member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy since its inception in 2010. Currently, he is a Senior Fellow at the Global Health Center of the Graduate Institute in Geneva, where he teaches on global health diplomacy and drug policy.
Jennifer Hasselgard-Rowe
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4.7

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Jennifer Hasselgard-Rowe is an accomplished researcher and lecturer with a robust academic background in law and public health. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne, where her thesis focused on "Ending detention of drug users in Cambodia," examining the international and domestic factors influencing substance use policies. Her expertise encompasses human rights law, international humanitarian law, and substance use issues, particularly harm reduction and evidence-based public health practices. Since June 2017, she has served as the Executive Coordinator of the Geneva Platform on Human Rights, Health and Psychoactive Substances, fostering collaboration between civil society and international organizations to enhance health and human rights in drug policy discussions. With extensive experience working for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, she is well-versed in multi-cultural environments and speaks six languages. Additionally, she has been a Visiting Fellow at the Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva since mid-2018.
Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

Beginner

Skill Level

26 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 2,699

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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