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New EMCDDA report reveals risks of substance use behind the wheel

14.12.2012

The use of illicit drugs and psychoactive medicines amongst drivers, particularly when combined with alcohol, is described today in a new report from the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) (1). The ‘state of the art’ review presents the results of the largest research project ever carried out in the EU on...

New EU drugs strategy endorsed

14.12.2012

The new EU drugs strategy (2013–20) was endorsed by the Justice and Home Affairs Council on 7 December. Through an integrated, balanced and evidence-based approach to drugs, the strategy aims to contribute to reducing drug demand, drug supply and drug-related health and social risks. The strategy...

Drugs and wastewater

10.12.2012

This week, the EMCDDA is hosting three meetings in Lisbon on the topic of drugs and wastewater. Wastewater analysis is a rapidly developing scientific discipline with the potential for monitoring real-time population-level trends in illicit drug use. On 10 December, the results of an EMCDDA...

Board re-elects unanimously Portuguese member João Goulão as EMCDDA Chairman and Belgian member Claude Gillard as Vice-Chairman

06.12.2012

João Goulão, Portuguese national drug coordinator and Head of the General-Directorate for Intervention on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (SICAD), was re-elected Chairman of the EMCDDA Management Board today for a second three-year term. Dr Goulão was first elected Chairman of the Board in...

EMCDDA launches 'harm reduction overviews' to mark World AIDS Day 2012 (1 December 2012)

30.11.2012

To mark World AIDS Day on 1 December, the EMCDDA is launching its first harm reduction overviews covering 30 countries. Each overview is divided into five parts describing: the national context of harm reduction, references and resources, and key responses for preventing and reducing drug-related...

Conference to develop key indicators for monitoring drug markets, crime and supply reduction

22.11.2012

European drug policy is based on a balanced approach that deals with both the supply and demand for illicit drugs. The need to scale up the monitoring of illicit drug supply in Europe is a key component of the EU drugs action plan 2009–12 (1). In this light, the European Commission and the EU drugs...

New EMCDDA report shows heroin use in decline and patterns of drug use shifting

15.11.2012

Since the 1970s, heroin has held centre stage in Europe’s drugs scene and is still responsible for the largest share of drug-related diseases and deaths in the EU. But while heroin-related problems continue, they do so at lower levels, says the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA). According to its Annual...

Preliminary data suggest no signs of a slowing down in 2012

15.11.2012

In 2011, the EMCDDA and ECDC reported that new outbreaks of HIV were occurring in Greece and Romania despite an overall long-term declining trend in newly diagnosed HIV cases among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Europe. Reports received in 2012 continue to suggest increases in HIV prevalence and in...

Speech by Wolfgang Götz, EMCDDA Director

15.11.2012

Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to present to you today the latest findings from the EMCDDA’s 2012 Annual report on the state of the drugs problem in Europe. And I am particularly pleased to be doing this with the European Commissioner who has in her portfolio responsibility for all six EU...

EU drugs agency raises concerns over complex stimulant market and plethora of powders and pills

15.11.2012

Europe is faced with an increasingly complex stimulant market, in which consumers are confronted with a wide variety of powders and pills. While cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamines continue to be the main players on the stimulant scene, they are now competing with a growing number of emerging...

Drugs and the family: ‘room for improvement’ in responding to problems, says EMCDDA

31.10.2012

Around one in 10 of all drug users entering treatment for their substance use lives with at least one child. And in the last five years, the number of those entering drug treatment who report living with children has been growing. Over and above the problems they face related to their consumption,...

Neglecting the social needs of drug users can undermine chances of long-term recovery

15.10.2012

Over 1 million drug users in the European Union are estimated to be receiving some form of treatment for their drug problems every year. This reflects considerable investments since the 1990s when better access to treatment became a drug policy priority. But while treatment plays a significant role...

EU drugs agency to present the latest statistics, trends and analysis

02.10.2012

How are countries tackling the new drugs phenomenon? Are school children consuming drugs more or less than before? How many Europeans are using cannabis on a daily basis? To what extent have national responses to the drugs problem been effective? These are just some of the issues under the...

‘Users’ voices’ — experiences and perceptions of drug users on controlling their consumption

28.09.2012

A collection of narratives from substance users in Europe about their attempts to control or reduce their consumption is released today by the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA). Entitled Users’ voices, the paper illustrates how qualitative research can provide glimpses into the experiences and perceptions...

First EMDAS graduation ceremony at EMCDDA

24.09.2012

This week, the first group of 15 students graduating from the European Masters in Drug and Alcohol Studies (EMDAS), will receive their diplomas at a ceremony at the EMCDDA. EMDAS, a project funded through the EC-Lifelong learning programme, involves four European universities: Århus (Denmark),...

2012 EMCDDA scientific paper award showcases innovative research in drugs field

24.09.2012

The three winners of the 2012 EMCDDA scientific paper award will come under the spotlight in Lisbon this week at the annual award ceremony hosted by the EU agency (1). This year the results reflect the female face of science, with all three acclaimed authors being women. The winners — from Germany...

EU drugs agency publishes new guidelines for monitoring drug users entering treatment

20.09.2012

The EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) launches today new guidelines for monitoring drug users entering treatment in Europe — updating a previous data-collection protocol adopted in 2000 (1). Published in the EMCDDA Manuals series, the guidelines have been revised to better reflect the realities of today’s...

EU drugs and medicines agencies amend working arrangement today in light of recent legislation

07.09.2012

Exchanging information on new psychoactive substances and abused medicines is enhanced today, thanks to an amended working arrangement signed in Lisbon by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) (1). The signatories were EMCDDA...

New EMCDDA report reviews measures for creating safer nightlife environment for young people

23.07.2012

How to prevent and reduce the health and social risks associated with drug and alcohol use in recreational settings is examined today in a new paper from the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) (1). The EU is actively addressing the use of these substances on the nightlife scene, as illustrated by the 2009–12...

EMCDDA 2012 Statistical bulletin provides latest data on Europe’s drugs problem

17.07.2012

Over 400 tables and 100 graphs presenting the latest data on the European drug phenomenon are released today in the 2012 Statistical bulletin from the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) (1). Monitoring and analysing the nature and scale of the Europe’s drug problems is a central part of the agency's work....
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