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Registration now open for seventh European drugs summer school

The University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) and the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) will be joining forces once again next summer to hold the seventh European drugs summer school (EDSS) on ‘Illicit drugs...

Drugs and the darknet: a growing threat to health and security

In a new report out today, the EMCDDA and Europol present the latest understanding of how darknet markets function, the threats they pose and how Europe can respond.

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Some 50 countries attend 2017 Reitox week in Lisbon

Representatives of candidate, potential candidate and neighbouring countries of the European Union and of Central Asia are joining members of the EMCDDA’s Reitox network in Lisbon today for the kick-...

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ECDC–EMCDDA review: Can active case finding help reduce communicable diseases in prisons?

ECDC and the EMCDDA have systematically retrieved and assessed evidence on active case findings for blood-borne viruses in prison settings in the EU/EEA.

Commissioner Avramopoulos and Heads of EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies meet in Lisbon to support EU Agendas on Migration and Security

Dimitris Avramopoulos, European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship will be at the EMCDDA on 28 November to meet the directors of the nine EU agencies working in the area of...

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Maine governor vetoes retail law, citing Federal policy

In November 2016, the US state of Maine voted to legalise the cultivation, production, sale, taxation and use of cannabis. Personal use is now permitted, but a bill to implement the regulations for...

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New legislation published today to bring faster response to new drugs

Europe’s ability to rapidly respond to public health and security threats caused by new psychoactive substances will be significantly strengthened, thanks to new legislation published today by the...

Furanylfentanyl to be placed under control across the EU

Today the European Union has decided to subject the new synthetic opioid furanylfentanyl to control measures throughout the EU.

European Commissioner Julian King visits EMCDDA

The Commissioner will meet EMCDDA Director Alexis Goosdeel and the agency’s experts in the area of security.

EMCDDA publishes its first European guide on responding to drug problems

Tthe agency’s first overview of actions and interventions currently available to address the consequences of illicit drug use was launched today.

Sharing experience of evidence-based prevention programmes: EMCDDA launches new Xchange registry

Today the EMCDDA launches Xchange, a new online registry of evidence-based prevention programmes. In its first phase, the registry will make available manualised interventions that European...

In memoriam – Prof Dr Brice De Ruyver

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Lisbon hosts Second European conference on addictive behaviours and dependencies

Leading international experts in the field of addiction science will meet in Lisbon from 24–26 October 2017.

How to estimate the cost of drug treatment in Europe?

How can we estimate the cost of drug treatment in Europe? This is the question explored in a new EMCDDA report.

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Leading experts to review latest developments in detecting illicit drugs in wastewater

The international conference on wastewater analysis, organised by the SCORE group and the EMCDDA will take place on 26–27 October.

International experts to meet in Lisbon to address drugs and road safety

The 3rd International symposium on drug-impaired driving will be held on 23 October in Lisbon.

EMCDDA scientific award winners to present at Lisbon Addictions 2017

The acclaimed writers will receive a non-monetary prize and present their articles during the Lisbon Addictions conference.

EMCDDA launches new online resources to support drug policy evaluation

Today, the EMCDDA launches a new package of online resources designed to inform and support those considering, or involved in, drug policy evaluation.

Acryloylfentanyl to be placed under control across the EU

This week, the EU has reacted to serious concerns over the use of the synthetic opioid acryloylfentanyl by deciding to subject it to ‘control measures’ throughout the Union.

Upcoming European guide on health and social responses to drug problems

Health and social responses to drug problems in Europe will be placed in the spotlight in a pioneering new EMCDDA guide to be launched on 24 October during Lisbon Addictions 2017.

EMCDDA signs accord with Swiss Federal Office of Public Health

Europe’s regional monitoring system on drugs is enriched today, thanks to a new working arrangement signed in Lisbon between the EMCDDA and the Federal Office of Public Health of Switzerland.

Washington State Institute reports on cannabis legalisation

As part of the legalisation in Washington State that took effect in July 2014, the state legislature instructed the Washington State Institute of Public Policy (WSIPP) to publish periodic evaluations...

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Preventing and reducing drug overdoses — a priority for the EMCDDA

International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual event, held on 31 August, to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. The EMCDDA marks the day by highlighting its...

United States: Legalisation stalls in Vermont and Delaware

As legislators depart for their summer break, in two US states that do not have the ability to pass laws by popular vote, draft laws (‘bills’) for cannabis legalisation have yet to win approval.

#WorldHepatitisDay: EMCDDA joins forces with partners to address viral hepatitis elimination targets

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

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Uruguay: recreational cannabis sales start at pharmacies

On 19 July 2017, sales of cannabis started at pharmacies in Uruguay. This is the final step of operationalising the 2013 law that legalised cannabis consumption and sale to over-18s for recreational...

Sixth European drugs summer school kicks off in Lisbon with record number of students

The sixth European drugs summer school opens today on International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking with a record number of students.

EMCDDA conference to take stock of achievements as IPA5 project draws to a close

The EMCDDA is organising a conference in Sarajevo today marking the end of a two-year technical cooperation project with beneficiary countries of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA).

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EMCDDA and ECDC join forces to address the challenge of hepatitis

Hepatitis and other drug-related infectious diseases will be the focus of ‘Hepatitis week’, taking place at the EMCDDA in Lisbon from 12–16 June. The initiative brings together some 100 specialists...

EMCDDA highlights growing threats posed by new and established substances

Rising overdose deaths, the availability of new psychoactive substances and the growing health threat of potent synthetic opioids are among the issues highlighted in this year's European Drug Report.

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