Art as a Medium for Dialogue on Drug Policy in Mexico City
On October 3, 2024, “Bodegón del Vicio” by María Portilla opened at LAGUNA, combining art and reflection on drug policy. Supported by the Knowmad Institut and IAPA, both Rome Consensus 2.0 members, the event included a panel discussing the need for inclusive, dignity-based drug policies. Experts addressed stigma, harm reduction, and the legal implications of drug use, echoing the Rome Consensus 2.0’s principles of health-focused approaches over criminalization.
Thom Browne in Berlin: Joining Forces Against the Global Threat of Synthetic Drugs
Thom Browne’s visit to Berlin, CEO of the Colombo Plan, marked a critical point in the fight against new psychoactive substances and synthetic opioids. Organized by C4 Recovery Foundation, C4 Consulting, and the Knowmad Institut, members of Rome Consensus 2.0, the event strengthened international collaboration to confront a crisis impacting countries globally. Browne’s message was clear: a coordinated global response is needed to prevent a public health crisis of immense proportions.
Transforming the Response to Synthetic Drugs
On May 14th, the Knowmad Institut was honored to participate in a crucial event organized by the Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC) at the prestigious House of Lords in the UK Parliament. This international gathering brought together leaders and experts from various organizations dedicated to drug policies, including Villa Maraini and the C4 Foundation….
Emerging International Threat of Synthetic Drugs: Analysis and Perspectives
The global drug landscape has undergone significant changes in recent decades, with a notable increase in the production and use of synthetic drugs. This article analyzes the information presented in the House of Lords report on the emerging threat of synthetic drugs, highlighting the types of drugs, their effects, and public health implications. To download…
Knowmad Review: Cannabis and 3D Data
The Knowmad Institut has selected three multidisciplinary studies for curation from the Knowmad Research Gateway that address topics of interest and relevance in the field of science and human rights. The first study explores the factors influencing consumers’ choice of cannabis products, highlighting the role of price and product quality. The second study focuses on the need for more scientific evidence on using cannabis for medicinal purposes and the genetic factors associated with treatment. The third study examines how incorporating 3D data from urban settlements can improve Europe’s population data quality and accuracy.
Study Reveals Surprising Link Between Cannabis Use and Lower Body Weight in Hepatitis C Patients
A study has found that patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) who use cannabis have a lower risk of obesity and central obesity. The study, which analyzed data from the French ANRS CO22 Hepather cohort, used logistic regression models to examine the inverse relationship between cannabis use and body weight in HCV patients. The results showed that current cannabis use was associated with a lower risk of central obesity, BMI-based obesity, and overweight. This relationship was also observed in former cannabis use but to a lesser extent. The study suggests that cannabis use may be a factor in reducing obesity in HCV patients, but further research is needed to confirm these findings.
One Young World Ambassadors Join Rome Consensus 2.0
From the European Institute for Multidisciplinary Studies on Human Rights and Sciences – Knowmad Institut we are proud that one of our founders was selected to participate in the One Young World Summit and has made known the work that our team does every day for a sustainable, fairer and multipolar world. The annual One…
Debate on Cannabis Regulation in El Salvador. A few observations.
By Ricardo Langlois, Special Advisor of the Knowmad Institut On Thursday, April 11, two thousand nineteen, a proposal was presented for the reform of the control policy of Cannabis L., popularly known as marijuana, which seeks to reform Art. 3 literal E of the Regulatory Law on Drugs (LERARD, for its Spanish acronym), and seeks…
Getting Factual: Pros and Cons of Cannabis Consumption
By Laurice Wardini, Author of Loud Cloud Health The general population appears to be changing the attitude toward consuming cannabis. Over the last century or so, there was the constant prejudice that its main use was to get “high.” The main propeller for this change was decades of experiments and high-end research, which eventually led…
The Prohibitionist Psychosis and its Constitutional Implications
Book Presentation: Author: Roar Mikalsen, Norway AROD – Alliance for Right-Oriented Drug policies. [aux_button label=”Click Here To Download The Book” size=”medium” icon_align=”center” color_name=”dark-gray” border=”” style=”” icon=”download” link=”https://knowmadinstitut.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HUMAN-RISING-2018-PDF.pdf” target=”_blank”] “Tracing the Spirit of Freedom as it moves through the centuries, this book ties the prohibitionist experiment to other totalitarian endeavors. Arguing from a perspective of First…
