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Dangerous synthetic drugs hit the EU market
(Lisbon, 05.03.2014) Europol and the EMCDDA have issued today early-warning notifications about two synthetic drugs that have recently been linked to serious harms in the EU. Read more >> -
New EMCDDA technical assistance project with ENP countries kicks off today
Fact sheet No 3/2014 (Lisbon, 05.03.2014) A new, two-year technical cooperation project between the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) and countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) kicks off today in Lisbon (1). The project takes place... Read more >> -
EMCDDA embarks on 2014 Work Programme
(Lisbon, 13.02.2014) Following a drop in the EU subsidy to the EMCDDA this year of some 5%, 2014 promises to be a particularly challenging year for the agency. The 2014 activities are therefore framed within the context... Read more >> -
EU drugs agency steps up cooperation with Israel Anti-Drug Authority
Fact sheet No 2/2014 (Lisbon, 04.02.2014) The European Union and Israel will share information on drugs more systematically in future, thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today in Jerusalem between the EU drugs agency (... Read more >> -
EMCDDA hosts kick-off meeting of EC-funded Joint Action on Reducing Alcohol Related Harm
(Lisbon, 31.01.2014) Harmful and hazardous alcohol use is one of the main causes of premature deaths and avoidable diseases in the EU today. Highlighting the importance of this issue, the European Commission is funding... Read more >> -
Four new drugs go under the microscope in the wake of rising health concerns
(Lisbon, 29.01.2014) Europe has responded to rising concern over the use of four new drugs by formally requesting a scientific investigation into the health and social risks of the substances. The decision was... Read more >> -
Registration opens for third European drugs summer school
Fact sheet No 1/2014 (Lisbon, 15.01.2014) The University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) and the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) will be joining forces again in July 2014 to hold the third European summer school on ‘Illicit drugs in Europe: demand... Read more >> -
EU drugs agency announces Scientific Committee line-up for next three years
Fact sheet No 13/2013 (Lisbon, 20.12.2013) On 5 December, the EMCDDA Management Board appointed 15 high-level scientists to serve on the agency’s Scientific Committee for the period 2014–16. The selection followed a call for expressions of... Read more >> -
EMCDDA launches first four studies in a new series targeting policymakers and specialists
Fact sheet No 12/2013 (Lisbon, 12.12.2013) The EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) publishes today the first four studies in its brand new series of ‘EMCDDA Papers’. Primarily targeting policymakers and specialists, the papers are designed as brief and... Read more >> -
EMCDDA launches new toolkit for monitoring infectious diseases among people who inject drugs
Fact sheet No 11/2013 (Lisbon, 29.11.2013) Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) has released today a new toolkit offering countries the latest guidance on monitoring infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and... Read more >> -
EMCDDA hosts workshop on evidence sharing to prevent and reduce harm related to addiction
Fact sheet No 10/2013 (Lisbon, 25.11.2013) Sharing evidence to help prevent and reduce harm related to addiction is the focus of a workshop hosted by the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) in Lisbon this week. The two-day event, opening today, is... Read more >> -
Europe takes decisive step forward in monitoring drug supply
(Lisbon, 15.11.2013) A set of Council conclusions on improving the monitoring of drug supply in the European Union was adopted by the Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting in Brussels today (1). Read more >> -
CICAD–OAS Executive Secretary, Ambassador Paul E. Simons, visits EMCDDA to discuss cooperation and perspectives for work programme 2014–18
Fact sheet No 9/2013 (Lisbon, 06.11.2013) Ambassador Paul E. Simons, Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) visits the EMCDDA today to discuss with the... Read more >> -
2013 EMCDDA scientific paper award applauds excellence in drug-related research
News release No 12/2013 (Lisbon, 06.11.2013) The four winners of the 2013 EMCDDA scientific paper award will be honoured in Lisbon this week at the third annual award ceremony hosted by the EU agency (1). The winners — based in Germany, Austria... Read more >> -
Wound botulism among people who inject heroin in Norway – joint ECDC/EMCDDA rapid risk assessment
(Lisbon, 31.10.2013) As of 28 October 2013, six cases of wound botulism have been reported in Norway among people who had injected heroin. Two cases have been confirmed through mice inoculation and four are suspected... Read more >> -
EMCDDA publications recognised by the American Library Association
(Lisbon, 30.10.2013) Three of the EMCDDA’s publications have recently been recognised among the ‘notable government documents 2012’ by the American Library Association (ALA). Read more >> -
EMCDDA: 20 years
(Lisbon, 30.10.2013) It is 20 years today since the EMCDDA’s founding regulation, Council Regulation (EEC) Nº 302/93, came into effect. On 29 October 1993, the Heads of State decided that the seat of the EMCDDA would be... Read more >> -
EMCDDA Director opens workshop showcasing Croatia’s national drug monitoring system
Fact sheet No 8/2013 (Lisbon, 22.10.2013) EMCDDA Director Wolfgang Götz will be opening a workshop today in Zadar, Croatia, in his first official visit to the country since its accession to the EU in July 2013. Read more >> -
EMCDDA supports national drug observatories via training on contemporary approaches to drug monitoring
Fact sheet No 7/2013 (Lisbon, 30.09.2013) ‘Analysing, interpreting and disseminating drug-related data to facilitate decision-making’ will be the focus of an innovative training course hosted by the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) this week in... Read more >> -
New-style EMCDDA expert meetings promote integrated approach to monitoring
Fact sheet No 6/2013 (Lisbon, 23.09.2013) The first EMCDDA week on ‘Measuring, understanding and responding to drug problems in Europe’ opens today in Lisbon, gathering experts from across the European Union, as well as the Russian... Read more >> -
EMCDDA welcomes European Commission call for stronger EU action on new drugs
News release No 11/2013 (Lisbon, 17.09.2013) The EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) welcomes the European Commission's proposal today to strengthen the EU’s response to new psychoactive substances (‘new drugs’)(1). The proposal follows an unprecedented... Read more >> -
Experts to examine latest scientific research in the field of new drugs
Fact sheet No 5/2013 (Lisbon, 12.09.2013) Novel (or new) psychoactive substances (NPS) are an ever-increasing group of synthetic, semi-synthetic or natural compounds, often advertised and sold as ‘legal’ alternatives to illicit drugs. Often... Read more >> -
European Parliament LIBE Committee members on fact-finding visit to EMCDDA
Fact sheet No 4/2013 (Lisbon, 16.07.2013) Members of the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) will visit the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) on 18 and 19 July where they will meet Director Wolfgang Götz... Read more >> -
Speech by Wolfgang Götz, EMCDDA Director
(Lisbon, 27.06.2013) It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to the Third international multidisciplinary forum on new drugs. I am really glad to see such an impressive audience of European and international... Read more >> -
Speech by Wolfgang Götz, EMCDDA Director
(Lisbon, 26.06.2013) Dear Ambassadors and members of the Lisbon diplomatic community Dear Representatives of the Portuguese authorities Ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues and friends Read more >> -
New EMCDDA report reveals how a better understanding of the science of ‘addiction’ can improve our response to drug problems
News release No 10/2013 (Lisbon, 26.06.2013) Addiction is a global issue that costs many millions of lives each year and causes untold suffering. In a new report, released today to mark International day against drug abuse and illicit... Read more >> -
G8 statement of intent on collecting and sharing of data on new drugs
(Lisbon, 25.06.2013) New psychoactive substances (NPS) have changed the nature of the global drugs market. Substances that are not under international control, but mimic the effects of controlled substances, are now... Read more >> -
Over 100 specialists from across the globe to review international developments in new drugs field
News release No 9/2013 (Lisbon, 24.06.2013) Leading European and international specialists will meet in Lisbon from 27–28 June to take stock of the global new drugs phenomenon. The Third international multidisciplinary forum on new drugs,... Read more >> -
EU drugs and maritime agencies open their doors to the public on inauguration of Praça Europa
News release No 8/2013 (Lisbon, 18.06.2013) The EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) will open their doors to the public this Thursday 20 June on the occasion of the inauguration of Praça Europa, the square... Read more >> -
New European drug report out today — Europe’s drugs problem in ‘state of flux’
News release No 6/2013 (Lisbon, 28.05.2013) Europe’s drugs problem is in a ‘state of flux’, with new threats emerging that challenge current models of policy and practice. Read more >>