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A rise in the supply and recreational use of nitrous oxide (‘laughing gas’) is the focus of a new report out today from the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) . The publication —...

Leading international experts in the field of addiction science will gather in Lisbon from 23–25 November 2022 for the fourth European Conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (‘ Lisbon Addictions 2022 ’)...

On 25 October, an EMCDDA team met with members of the Panamanian National Commission for the Study and Prevention of Drug-Related Crimes (CONAPRED) in Panana City. The meeting, organised under the COPOLAD...

From 25–27 October, the EMCDDA participated in the 12th plenary meeting of the Council of Penological Cooperation (PC-CP) in Strasbourg, where it presented the findings of its Insights publication Prison and drugs...

The EMCDDA and the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) are delighted to open registration today for two upcoming joint events in 2023: the European Drugs Winter School (EDWS) and the European Drugs...

This content was published in the EU4MD update released on 3.10.2022. This update also presents a section on partnerships, announcements, studies, upcoming events, and a research corner. Focus on European Web Survey...

On 13-14 September, the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security held its Annual Event in Brussels, organised in cooperation with the Community of European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS). Representatives of...

The EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies’ Network (JHAAN) has released its second update of the joint paper on the COVID-19 response . This newest update contains further details on the individual...

EMCDDA4GE Project advisory committee takes stock of results after first year Today, the EMCDDA4GE project held the second meeting of its Project advisory committee in Tbilisi. Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia...

Today, Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia, Tornike Cheishvili and EMCDDA Director, Alexis Goosdeel , signed a Working Arrangement between the EMCDDA and Georgia, confirming their collaboration in the field of drugs...

How many people die every year in Europe from a drug-related death? Are women and men affected equally? What substances are involved in these fatalities? These are some of the questions answered...

The European Union agencies active in the field of justice and home affairs issue a joint paper on their contribution to the EU’s solidarity with Ukraine. Since the start of the Russian...

Every year, on 28 July, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners commemorate World Hepatitis Day to increase awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis and the diseases it causes. The focus of...

(21.07.2022) Today, the EMCDDA becomes an official partner of COPOLAD III ( 1 ), a programme promoting dialogue and bi-regional cooperation on drug policy between the European Union and Latin American and...

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, neighbouring EU countries have ensured a rapid humanitarian response, providing urgent support to meet the health and social needs of those fleeing...

From 4 to 8 July, over five half days, Georgian professionals will receive online training on drug treatment interventions. Based on pre-assessed local needs and aligned with EU quality standards, the course...

This content was published in the EU4MD update released on 4.07.2022. This update also presents a section on partnerships, announcements, studies, upcoming events, and a research corner. Focus on prevention systems in...

A Ukrainian version of the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) handbook, adapted for the local context, has been launched today in Kyiv at an event organised by the non-governmental organisation, Geopolitical Alliance of...

The online space has become increasingly relevant in identifying trends in illicit drug supply and demand. With increased internet activity globally, drug-related social interactions and purchases have also partially moved online. Against...

Analysing potential futures to support decision-making today is increasingly used in a world characterised by rapid, volatile and complex change. More and more organisations, including EU bodies ( 1 ), are integrating...