UN drug policy 'out of touch' says expert

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Updated April 20, 2009 20:59:23

The 20th International Harm Reduction Association's annual conference is underway in the Thai capital Bangkok.

The IHRA promotes policies that attempt to reduce the adverse health, social and economic consequences of drug use. This year's theme is "Harm Reduction and Human Rights".

Presenter: Joanna McCarthy
Speaker: Professor Gerry Stimson, Executive Director of the International Harm Reduction Association

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