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New report shows Europe as key transhipment area for captagon bound for Arabian Peninsula

Europe is a key transhipment point for captagon arriving from the Middle East and bound for the Arabian Peninsula . This is the main finding of a new report published today by...

First European Prevention Curriculum training course in English for Caribbean countries

Today, 20 experts from eight Caribbean countries (Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname) are embarking on a five-day online European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) basic training...

Second European Prevention Curriculum training course in Spanish for Latin America and Caribbean countries

Today, 30 experts from nine Latin American and Caribbean countries (Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Venezuela) are embarking on a five-day online European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC)...

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 young and old people affected equally? What substances are involved in these fatalities? These are some of the questions...

#WorldHepatitisDay: Helping to 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. Eliminating hepatitis as...

European Prevention Curriculum training course for Latin America takes first step in preparing culturally adapted materials

This week, 16 experts from five Latin American countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela) are participating in an online European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) basic training course in Spanish. This is the...

Spain takes over EU presidency with the motto ‘Europe, closer’

This month, Spain took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU with the motto ‘Europe, closer’, reflecting the human, political and institutional closeness of the European project. Over the...

A gloved hand emptying a syringe disposal container on a table

New multi-city syringe analysis uncovers latest patterns of injecting drug use

The latest patterns of injecting drug use in a selection of European cities are presented today in a new analysis from the EMCDDA. The findings are from the agency’s ESCAPE project (...

New analysis sheds light on drug-related hospital emergencies in Europe

Data from hospital emergency departments show that every year in Europe thousands of individuals experience drug-related poisoning and other harms, requiring some kind of medical assistance. In a new analysis published today...

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New legislation grants Europe stronger powers to tackle current and future drug problems

New legislation published today grants Europe stronger powers to tackle current and future drug problems. The new Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council , revises the mandate of the...