Book Description
War on Drugs, HIV/AIDS and Human Rights brings together a series of articles that assess drug policies in the context of human rights. Articles articulate a broad range of issues resulting from the traditional emphasis on law-enforcement or zero-tolerance policies, which often infringe on rights. In particular, the essays address the growing need for HIV prevention among vulnerable populations along with the challenges and contradictions that arise when attempting to take a human-rights approach to drug policy. Some of the texts are theoretical, while others offer practical tools and case studies emphasizing harm-reduction policies that preserve rights. The anthology offers an international perspective that reflects the global magnitude of the issue.

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