IDHDP Resources

Below are statements sent by IDHDP in support of our ongoing campaign to inform policy makers and bring about change in policies that adversely affect people who use drugs.

International Doctors for Healthy Drug Policies

Dr Chris Ford Discusses the Founding of the IDHDP
Dr Chris Ford - On 27 September 2010, SMMGP Clinical Lead Dr Chris Ford was interviewed by Holly Catania, Project Director for the International Center for Advancement of Addiction Treatment (ICAAT). During the 13 minute podcast Chris talks about her experiences as a primary care clinician working with people who use drugs, and about the inaugural meeting of the IDHDP.

Dr Chris Ford speaks to America's Center for Global Health Policy
Chris Ford speaks about IDHDP on the Infectious Disease Society of America's Center for Global Health Policy blog.

EU Drugs Strategy Taking a Step in the Right Direction
International Doctors for Healthy Drug Policies (IDHDP) comment on the European Union Committee’s Twenty-Sixth Report, EU Drugs Strategy.

IDHDP flyer and membership form
This flyer is for IDHDP members to distribute at events to promote the aims of IDHDP.

IDHDP Global Addiction Presentation (audio)
Dr Chris presented at the Global Addiction Confernece in Lisbon on "The need to challenge unhealthy drug policies to improve drug treatment"

IDHDP Global Addiction Presentation (slides)
IDHDr Chris presented at the Global Addiction Confernece in Lisbon on "The need to challenge unhealthy drug policies to improve drug treatment"

IDHDP slide for members
This presentation slide is for IDHDP members to use at conferences if they wish to introduce IDHDP to fellow doctors.

IDHDP Statement: Close Compulsory Drug Detention Centres
IDHDP statement in support of the recent call from the World Medical Association (WMA) and International Federation of Health and Human Rights Organizations (IFHHRO) and others to close drug detention centers.

IDHDP Statement: In support of the Report of the Global Commission on Drugs
Statement in support of the Report of the Global Commission on Drugs

IDHDP support letter for Norway child protection case
IDHDP sent a letter in support of a young pregnant woman who was being held against her will by child welfare authorities in Norway.

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"International Doctors for Healthy Drug Policies (IDHDP) network is for medical doctors to share expertise and good practice in reducing the health social and economic harms of people who use drugs and, with them at the centre, create dialogue and influence practice and drug policy"