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Spike in mental health cases

Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Networks director Wilson Box said laws against drug abuse needed to be re-looked to fight the vice more effectively.

By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 19, 2023

Skunk most abused drug: Report

The research was conducted in partnership with the Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN), where they analysed and measured daily consumption of illegal drugs.

By Brent Shamu Nov. 10, 2023

‘Decriminalise drug use, possession’

ZCLDN director Wilson Box, said institutional and legislative reforms were required to protect people who use drugs (PWUD).

By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 7, 2023

Feature: The magic of soccer in fighting drug addiction

Prior to the new-found hobby, Chirinda would spend a greater part of his time looking for drugs and consuming them.

By Vanessa Gonye Aug. 30, 2023

Feature: The magic of soccer in fighting drug addiction

Candid Comment: Govt targeting small fish in drugs fight

Despite current efforts by the police to clamp down on drug dealers, the problem has failed to vanquish and drugs are being pushed into the market daily.

By Tinashe Makichi Jul. 28, 2023

Candid Comment: Govt targeting small fish in drugs fight

Criminalising drug use drives culprits underground

Speaking at a workshop on harm reduction, ZCLDN executive director, Wilson Box, said criminalising drug use had unintended consequences of driving the culprits underground.

By Lorraine Muromo Jul. 28, 2023

Criminalising drug use drives culprits underground

Media urged to be cautious on drug, substance abuse cases

Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network director, Wilson Box, said there was need for a holistic approach to minimise drug and substance abuse.

By Nhau Mangirazi Jul. 21, 2023

Media urged to be cautious on drug, substance abuse cases

Don’t criminalise drug users

Criminalisation, mass incarceration, stigma and discrimination against people who use drugs defeat the purpose and reasons why the government adopted the Zimbabwe National Drug Master Plan

By Amh Voices Jun. 26, 2023