Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health
Explore drugs, drug use, and policies from a multidisciplinary, health and human rights-based approach.
Explore drugs, drug use, and policies from a multidisciplinary, health and human rights-based approach.
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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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
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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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Innovating Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction in Paris
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.
A Leader in Addiction Medicine and Public Health Advocacy
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.
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