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Impact of COVID-19 on drug markets, use, harms and drug services in the community and prisons

30.04.2021

Since early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the way we live, with European countries having to introduce unprecedented measures to protect public health. As with all areas of life, drug consumption, related harms and drug markets have been impacted, as have the services...
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Methamphetamine developments in South Asia: the situation in Iran and the implications for the EU and its neighbours — EU4MD special report

09.04.2021

Iran is a key transhipment point for illicit drugs along the Balkan and Southern trafficking routes and this report examines the threats posed by its potential emergence as a transhipment point for Afghan methamphetamine (‘shisheh’). The study is based on interviews with Iranian drug treatment...
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EMCDDA trendspotter briefing: Impact of COVID-19 on drug use and drug services in Western Balkans

09.03.2021

The Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) registered the main waves of COVID-19 infections later than most of the EU countries, but containment strategies were implemented at the same time and with equal force as in the rest of Europe....
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Low-THC cannabis products in Europe

22.12.2020

An increase in the open sale of cannabis products in Europe has raised questions around the possible legal and commercial status of these products. The products are marketed for their low THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content, which sellers claim exempt them from control by drug laws, or as sources of...
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Impact of COVID-19 on drug markets, drug use, drug-related harms and responses in south European Neighbourhood Policy countries

22.12.2020

Since the beginning of 2020, the world has been experiencing an unprecedented public health emergency caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which has led to progressive introduction of social distancing and other control measures by national governments. To investigate the effects...
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Reitox national focal points’ activities during the COVID-19 pandemic

11.12.2020

This report highlights the responses taken by the EMCDDA's Reitox network of national focal points to the COVID-19 crisis and describes the challenges met by the organisations and the strategies produced to overcome these challenges.
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Emerging evidence of Afghanistan’s role as a producer and supplier of ephedrine and methamphetamine

23.11.2020

This paper provides an analysis of the available data that suggest that a methamphetamine industry is rapidly being established in Afghanistan. The analysis provided is based on information from key informants, documentary sources and the analysis of satellite imagery. The paper also highlights an...
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EMCDDA trendspotter briefing: Impact of COVID-19 on drug markets, drug use, drug-related harms and responses in east European Neighbourhood Policy countries

28.09.2020

Since the beginning of 2020, the world has been experiencing an unprecedented public health emergency caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which has led to the progressive introduction of social distancing and other control measures by national governments. To investigate the...
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EMCDDA Trendspotter briefing: impact of COVID-19 on patterns of drug use and drug-related harms in Europe

23.06.2020

Since the start of 2020, European countries have been experiencing an unprecedented public health threat with the emergence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In order to investigate the effects and implications of this pandemic for people who use drugs in Europe, the EMCDDA instigated a mixed-...
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Resources on COVID-19 and drug markets

29.05.2020

This page describes the EMCDDA's ongoing work on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on drug markets in the EU. As well as showcasing EMCDDA publications on the topic, it also provides the reader with useful relevant resources from partner organisations. This resource is online only and may be...
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COVID-19 resource page for people who use drugs (PWUD) and drug service providers

25.05.2020

On this page, the EMCDDA has compiled examples of advice being issued to people who use drugs and service providers by some national bodies and different associations, networks and NGOs. This resource is online only and may be accessed here >>
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EMCDDA trendspotter briefing - Impact of COVID-19 on drug services and help-seeking in Europe

12.05.2020

Since the start of 2020, European countries have been experiencing an unprecedented public health threat with the emergence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In order to investigate the effects and implications of this outbreak for drug services in Europe, the European Monitoring Centre for...
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EMCDDA special report: COVID-19 and drugs – Drug supply via darknet markets

05.05.2020

This report is a rapid and preliminary analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on selected online markets. Three relatively large darknet markets were reviewed for the purposes of this study, selected because of their importance to the EU market and because they could be accessed to provide information...
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EMCDDA update on the implications of COVID-19 for people who use drugs and drug service providers

25.03.2020

COVID-19 is a major global health threat. People who use drugs face the same risks as those of the general population and therefore need to be aware of the appropriate advice to reduce their risk of infection. They can be exposed to additional risks, however, that require developing assessment and...
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Cannabis legislation in Europe: an overview

22.03.2017

At a time of increased debate on the laws controlling the use of cannabis in the European Union, this report answers some of the questions most often asked about cannabis legislation. Using a question and answer format, basic definitions and the obligations of countries under international law are...
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TDI Methodological information on 30 European countries

01.06.2016

Methodological report showing the methods and definitions of TDI (treatment demand indicator) data reported to the EMCDDA in 2014. TDI is one of the EMCDDA's key epidemiological indicators.
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EMCDDA Environmental policy

04.06.2014

This environmental policy statement provides a unifying vision that will guide the actions of the EMCDDA's employees, management, shareholders, customers and suppliers. It clearly outlines, where the EMCDDA stands on environmental matters for all stakeholders. It is a written set of principles that...
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European drug prevention quality standards: a quick guide

01.10.2013

The aim of this ‘quick guide’ is to make practical information on prevention quality standards available outside the European Union. This is a condensed version of EMCDDA Manual 7: European drug prevention quality standards (EDPQS), it includes a description of the eight stages involved in the drug...
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HIV outbreak among injecting drug users in Romania

01.11.2012

Summary: This is an updated report for the EMCDDA on the recent outbreak of HIV infections among drug injectors in Romania (October 2012).
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HIV outbreak among injecting drug users in Greece

01.11.2012

Summary: This is an updated report for the EMCDDA on the recent outbreak of HIV infections among drug injectors in Greece (October 2012).