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Substances detected in used syringes of injecting drug users across 7 cities in Europe in 2017 and 2018 ( (ESCAPE)

This study aimed to analyse the residual content of discarded syringes collected across 7 European cities, collectively called the European Syringe Collection and Analysis Project Enterprise (ESCAPE).

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COVID-19 and the drug supply chain: from production and trafficking to use (UNODC)

This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the illicit drug market. It was prepared by the UNODC Global Research Network and is based on the most recent data from government authorities, open sources, including the media, and the network of UNODC field offices. It should be noted...

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An assessment of the extent of Albanian(-speaking) organised crime groups involved in drug supply in the European Union: Characteristics, role and the level of influence

This report seeks to provide a better understanding of the role and position of Albanian(-speaking) organised crime groups (OCGs) in the context of drug supply in the European Union (EU). The western Balkans is a well-established trafficking region for heroin and cannabis resin (hashish) travelling...

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Shifting sands — Libya’s changing drug trafficking dynamics on the coastal and desert borders

This report provides an assessment of drug smuggling routes and dynamics in Libya and aims to establish areas for further in-depth research. It draws on a mixed-methods approach, which includes the analysis of relevant open-source data alongside data from interviews with a variety of key...

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Concurrent use of benzodiazepine by heroin users-what are the prevalence and the risks associated with this pattern of use?

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Evaluation of Denmark's heroin prescription scheme 2010-12

This document presents the2013 evaluation of Denmark's heroin prescription scheme 2010-12 by the National health Board.

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Long-term opioid agonist treatment participation after first treatment entry is similar across 4 European regions but lower in non-nationals

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World Drug Report 2018

The UNODC World Drug Report is published annually and is considered a reference work on the global drug situation. It structured as a a series of five booklets, each focused on a different aspect of the drug problem. The EMCDDA contributes information and data to the report. We strongly recommend...

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Drug affordability - potential tool for comparing illicit drug markets

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Responding to the needs of ageing drug users

Older people with drug problems (OPDP) are considered those aged 40 or over whose recurrent drug use is causing them harm or is placing them at a high risk of such harm OPDP are likely to encounter negative life outcomes due to their drug use and they have characteristics and trajectories distinct...

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