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IX International Conference on NPS

24.10.2022

The conference aims to share knowledge and strengthen collaboration on NPS among multidisciplinary professionals at the international level. It is jointly organised by the International Society for...

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Infographic: opioids notifications to the Early Warning System and seizures

12.07.2022

This infographic coming from the publication New psychoactive substances: 25 years of early warning and response in Europe — an update from the EU Early Warning System presents some key statistics on notifications of the opioids to the EWS and opioids seizures (trends in the number and quantities...

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Infographic: benzodiazepines notifications to the Early Warning System and seizures

08.07.2022

This infographic coming from the publication New psychoactive substances: 25 years of early warning and response in Europe — an update from the EU Early Warning System presents some key statistics on notifications of the benzodiazepines to the EWS and benzodiazepines seizures (trends in the number...

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Infographic: new psychoactive substances — notifications to the Early Warning System and seizures

06.07.2022

This infographic coming from the publication New psychoactive substances: 25 years of early warning and response in Europe — an update from the EU Early Warning System presents some key statistics on notifications of the new psychoactive substances to the EWS and NPS seizures (trends in the number...

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Infographic: synthetic cathinones notifications to the Early Warning System and seizures

05.07.2022

This infographic coming from the publication New psychoactive substances: 25 years of early warning and response in Europe — an update from the EU Early Warning System presents some key statistics on notifications of the synthetic cathinones to the EWS and cathinones seizures (trends in the number...

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Infographic: synthetic cannabinoids notifications to the Early Warning System and seizures

05.07.2022

This infographic coming from the publication New psychoactive substances: 25 years of early warning and response in Europe — an update from the EU Early Warning System presents some key statistics on notifications of the synthetic cannabinoids to the EWS and cannabinoids seizures (trends in the...

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New psychoactive substances: 25 years of early warning and response in Europe — an update from the EU Early Warning System

15.06.2022

This update from the EU Early Warning System overviews the NPS situation in Europe in 2020-2021 and highlights emerging threats to support early warning, preparedness planning and response measures. In addition, it reflects on the changes and the lessons learned from 25 years of monitoring NPS in...

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25 years of monitoring and responding to new drugs in Europe — update published today

14.06.2022

This year, the EU Early Warning System (EWS) on new psychoactive substances (NPS) celebrates its 25th anniversary. Operated by the EMCDDA, in close cooperation with Europol and partners (1), it was the first regional early-warning mechanism set up to monitor and respond to uncontrolled new drugs....

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25 years of early warning and response to new psychoactive substances in Europe

07.06.2022

This year, the EU Early Warning System (EWS) on new psychoactive substances (NPS) celebrates its 25th anniversary. Operated by the EMCDDA, in close cooperation with Europol and partners (1), it was the first regional early-warning mechanism set up to monitor and respond to uncontrolled new drugs....

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Timeline: 25 years of Early Warning System (EWS)

06.06.2022

Take a journey through some of the key events over the last 25 years of monitoring new psychoactive substances in Europe.

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Recording of the EU Drug Markets: cocaine and methamphetamine press conference

06.05.2022

Drug trafficking is a highly profitable commercial activity and remains a core business for organised crime groups across Europe today. Understanding the reality of the European drug market requires a holistic approach, following the supply chain from production and trafficking to distribution and...

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European Commission adopts measures to control two harmful new drugs amidst health concerns and surge in supply

18.03.2022

Today, the European Commission has adopted measures to control two harmful new psychoactive substances (NPS) across the EU (1). The substances in question — 3-methylmethcathinone (3-MMC) and 3-chloromethcathinone (3-CMC) — are both synthetic cathinones, which have been raising concerns in Europe....

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Risk assessment of new psychoactive substances (NPS)

18.03.2022

Risk assessment is the second step in the three-step legal framework designed to allow the European Union (EU) to rapidly detect, assess, and respond to health and social threats caused by new psychoactive substances (NPS). On this page you can learn the role of the risk assessment in the EU earl...

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Report on the risk assessment of 2-(methylamino)-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (3-methylmethcathinone, 3-MMC) in accordance with Article 5c of Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 (as amended)

17.03.2022

This publication presents the data and findings of the risk assessment on 2-(methylamino)-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (3-methylmethcathinone, 3-MMC), carried out by the extended Scientific Committee of the EMCDDA on 18 November 2021. On the basis of the Risk Assessment Report, on 18 March 2022,...

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Report on the risk assessment of 1-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)propan-1-one (3-chloromethcathinone, 3-CMC) in accordance with Article 5c of Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 (as amended)

17.03.2022

This publication presents the data and findings of the risk assessment on 1-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)propan-1-one (3-chloromethcathinone, 3-CMC), carried out by the extended Scientific Committee of the EMCDDA on 19 November 2021. On the basis of the Risk Assessment Report, on 18 March 2022,...

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EMCDDA initial report on the new psychoactive substance 2-(methylamino)-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (3-methylmethcathinone, 3-MMC)

22.12.2021

3-MMC is a synthetic cathinone monitored by the EMCDDA as a new psychoactive substance through the European Union Early Warning System since 2012. Based on potential public health risks, an initial report has been prepared and submitted to the Commission and the Member States, in accordance with...

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EMCDDA initial report on the new psychoactive substance 1-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)propan-1-one (3-chloromethcathinone, 3-CMC)

22.12.2021

3-CMC is a synthetic cathinone monitored by the EMCDDA as a new psychoactive substance through the European Union Early Warning System since 2014. Based on potential public health risks, an initial report has been prepared and submitted to the Commission and the Member States, in accordance with...

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Meeting on the risk assessment of the new psychoactive substances 3-MMC and 3_CMC

18.11.2021

The extended Scientific Committee of the EMCDDA meets on 18-19 November 2021 to examine the risk assessment by the EMCDDA of the new psychoactive substances 3-MMC and 3_CMC.

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VIII International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS)

17.11.2021

The VIII International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) takes place as a virtual event on 17-19 November 2021. The EMCDDA is represented at the conference's scientific committee.

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Spotlight on… Fentanils and other new opioids

20.10.2021

New opioids are synthetic narcotic analgesics that have recently appeared on the drugs market, many of which are highly potent substances that pose a life-threatening risk of poisoning. Fentanils are a particularly potent group of synthetic opioids, which in some cases are used in human and...

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