[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn The evidence clearly shows that the 'war on drugs' was a failed experiment. (15 May 2026)
External website: https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/drug-policy-irela...
Despite all the evidence showing the effectiveness of decriminalising drug possession, Ireland continues to shame and punish people for drug use.
Item Type
News
Publication Type
Irish-related
Drug Type
Substances (not alcohol/tobacco)
Intervention Type
Policy
Source
Date
15 May 2026
EndNote
Subjects
B Substances > Substances in general
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Policy > Policy on substance use
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Policy > Policy on substance use > Drug decriminalisation, depenalisation or legalisation policy
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Policy > Policy on substance use
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Policy > Policy on substance use > Drug decriminalisation, depenalisation or legalisation policy
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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