LxAddictions24: Drug Policy, latest developments and new challenges

In this episode, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Professors Beau Kilmer and Rosalie Pacula from the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) about being a co-producer for Lisbon Addictions. Elle, Beau and Rosalie discuss drug policy work including cannabis legislation, using data to monitor changes to drug consumption trends and the impact of the criminal legal system on drug use and harm reduction. They also focus on the importance of high-quality scientific research and the impact it can have on policy.

They also talk about their experiences convening sessions for Lisbon Addictions before discussing how best to approach Lisbon Addictions if you are attending for the first time.

“Don't be shy, this is a generally warm group, there's lots of people, all of us are excited to be there. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to someone new.”

Beau Kilmer is the co-director for the RAND drug policy research centre and acting president for ISSDP.

Rosalie Pacula is a professor of health policy at the University of South California and the immediate past-president of ISSDP.

Dr Elle Wadsworth is a researcher based at the University of Bath and at RAND Europe.

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