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EMCDDA releases new findings on drug markets in the eastern and southern European Neighbourhood Policy regions

The emergence of new drug trafficking routes, the expansion of online markets, and the availability of a broader spectrum of substances, are among the findings highlighted in two new reports published today...

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No laughing matter - new report shows rise in recreational use of nitrous oxide

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 to review ‘Global Addictions’ in an interconnected world

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 ’)...

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Meeting with Panamanian authorities on early-warning system and new psychoactive substances (NPS)

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...

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EMCDDA participated in the 12th plenary meeting of the Council of Penological Cooperation (PC-CP) in Strasbourg

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...

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Registration opens for European Drugs Winter and Summer Schools 2023

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...

News from EU4Monitoring Drugs, an EMCDDA technical cooperation project

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...

Annual meeting of the EU Innovation Hub: research and innovation making a difference for citizens’ security

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...

EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies joint paper on COVID-19 – latest update

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...

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EU strengthens cooperation with Georgia through the EMCDDA

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...

EMCDDA and Georgia sign new Working Arrangement in Tbilisi

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...

International Overdose Awareness Day: EMCDDA answers key questions on drug-related deaths

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...

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EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies present concrete actions in support of Ukraine

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...

#WorldHepatitisDay — EMCDDA practical resources to help European countries beat viral hepatitis

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...

EMCDDA becomes official partner of COPOLAD III

(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...

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Ukraine: EU Member States will need to prepare for possible increases in drug service demand

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...

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EMCDDA training for Georgian drug treatment professionals

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...

News from EU4Monitoring Drugs, an EMCDDA technical cooperation project

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...

Launch of the European Prevention Curriculum handbook in Ukrainian

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...

Monitoring drug use in the digital age: web surveys show ‘great promise’

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...