Author: Antonia Pieper

While the Netherlands may take a more practical approach towards the use of illicit drugs than many other countries, this does not mean that they do not take the wellbeing of their citizens, and the dangers and consequences of drug use seriously. In fact, perhaps because the Dutch treat the use of drugs as a health- rather than a moral issue, have they been able to keep the negative consequences to a relative minimum … (read more)

Author: Camiel Petterson

Role models are very important for young people to get a sense of who they want to and can be. Using role models in preventing drug usage may be an underused strategy … (read more)

Author: Jonny Thompson

Drug usage and food insecurity can exacerbate each other. Problematic usage of drugs can lead to chaos, skewed priorities financial difficulties and a lack of regard for other needs. These things can exacerbate food insecurity, which in turn makes people more prone to turn towards problematic drug use … (read more)