This blog is for GPs and others working with substance misusers in the London, providing news, details of training and conferences and information.The blog will also provide details of future (and past) PANN meetings.

The blog is moderated by the RCGP Substance Misuse and Associated Health unit (SMAH) Regional Lead, Dr Matthew Young and the content is his opinion and not that of the RCGP!



Thursday, 2 June 2011

The world's most senseless war?



Across the news today are calls to decriminalise the possession of drugs:









Next week the Global Commission on Drug Policy meets in New York to present its report and recommendations to the UN to end the war on drugs and move towards regulation. In support, Avaaz has launched an online petition to get 1 million signatures to be delivered to Ban Ki Moon along with Commission's findings.






If you would like to add your name to this petition go here:



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