Civil society bodies have advised government to swap punitive measures in the fight against drug abuse with less harsh actions that aim at rehabilitation.
In a report analysing the tension between criminal law, public health and human rights, the Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF), a non-government organisation, said the current legal environment on drugs contributes to the stigma faced by drug users.
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