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University of Geneva

Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

This MOOC is the first of its kind, since it addresses critical issues related to drugs from a multidisciplinary, health and human rights-based approach. Throughout the course you will cover a range of questions including what are drugs and why they controlled? What are the benefits and harms of taking drugs? How public health policies can address drug use? You will also learn about the intricacies of the international drug control framework and the negative consequences of widespread prohibitionist drug policies around the world. Finally, you will examine ways of furthering drug policy reform. The topics will be presented by over 40 speakers from scientific, academic and institutional backgrounds, spokespersons of civil society as well as people who use drugs presenting their views. By the end of the course you will have: - a strong understanding of the major health issues related to drug use and drug policy; - a clear vision of why drug policy is debated today; - and, if you so wish, you will be equipped to engage in the drug policy reform movement at your local or regional level.

Status: Health Disparities
Status: Substance Abuse
BeginnerCourse30 hours

Featured reviews

TB

5.0Reviewed Dec 16, 2018

Excellent format, a very interesting and well known mix of people who are providing us with the newest evidence based approches in drug policies.

DG

5.0Reviewed Feb 19, 2023

For anyone who advocates for drug policy/social policy issues, this course is empowering.

CM

5.0Reviewed Feb 25, 2022

I enjoyed this course how it was designed and executed. The instructors were good even the one who spoke a langauage I didn't understand.

AW

5.0Reviewed Oct 8, 2024

I am waiting for my Certificate, when will my Certificate be issue?

IR

5.0Reviewed Oct 20, 2021

B​rilliant course. Challenging and immensely informative.

MW

5.0Reviewed Dec 4, 2018

Thanks so much for a very good course,more informative by myself..work hard for itbecause got a little bit trouble with my language competency.But it's good to take a class.

M

5.0Reviewed May 16, 2020

Fantastic course that outlines the challenges we face in regards to drug policy and confronting stereotypes about people who use drugs. I learned a lot that made me rethink my own perceptions.

KS

5.0Reviewed Jun 7, 2021

The course was excellent and very informative. Thanks to Coursera and University of Geneva for this amazing experience.

FA

5.0Reviewed May 25, 2020

A very interesting course that was academically challenging. The issues raised should provoke genuine reflection on the part of those who engage with its' content .

WG

5.0Reviewed Dec 28, 2024

Great insights to get into learning the overall status of drug use and health today. Very informative and well developed. Thank you.

RP

5.0Reviewed Sep 22, 2020

This course is really good&it gives lot of information about drug uses&drug policy......,it's helpful to my studies...

WI

5.0Reviewed Sep 18, 2020

Thia course was ideal in preparing me to think critically about drug policy in my country Nigeria as my Institution prepares to begin a course on Drug Addiction Science

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