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Canada Task Force publishes recommendations for legalisation

In Canada, on 13 December 2016 the government-appointed Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation published its final report , which had been delivered to the ministers of justice, health and public...

Latest data reveal drug-taking habits in over 50 European cities

The latest findings from the largest European project in the emerging science of wastewater analysis are presented today by the Europe-wide SCORE group, in association with the EMCDDA. The project analysed wastewater...

EMCDDA meeting focuses on quality standards in drug demand reduction

Quality standards in drug demand reduction will be the focus of discussions today at an EMCDDA meeting gathering experts from seven countries. The purpose of the meeting is to present how the...

Council adopts its position on the reform of the new psychoactive substances legislation

On 8 December, the Council adopted its position on a package reforming the legislation on new psychoactive substances (NPS).

Four more US states legalise cannabis sale

In the United States, a system of ‘ballot initiatives’ allows citizens to directly propose and vote on draft laws in about 24 of the 50 states. Proposals for legal systems of cannabis...

EMCDDA Director at Vatican City workshop on drugs

EMCDDA Director Alexis Goosdeel is at the Vatican City today where he will speak at a two-day workshop entitled ‘Narcotics: problems and solutions of this global issue’. The event is organised by...

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Thirty-eight countries attend 2016 Reitox week in Lisbon

Representatives of candidate, potential candidate and neighbouring countries of the EU are joining members of the EMCDDA’s Reitox network in Lisbon today for the kick-off of the agency’s fifth Reitox week.

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New Psychoactive Substances — Eurojust and the EMCDDA release first joint publication

Eurojust and the EMCDDA have released today their first joint publication entitled 'New psychoactive substances in Europe. Legislation and prosecution — current challenges and solutions'.

Registration opens for Lisbon Addictions 2017

Following the success of the First European conference on addictive behaviours and dependencies in 2015, the organisers are pleased to announce Lisbon Addictions 2017 , to be held in the Portuguese capital...

Registration opens for sixth European drugs summer school

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

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European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety to visit EMCDDA

Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, will visit the EMCDDA today for an update on the agency’s work in the area of public health.

EMCDDA Director pays official visit to Europol

EMCDDA Director Alexis Goosdeel is paying an official visit to Europol today where he will discuss with Director Rob Wainwright opportunities for further cooperation between the two agencies.

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Contingency management can help retain people in treatment and strengthen abstinence

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the EMCDDA has published a new review on how contingency management can help treat those with substance use disorders.

Third EMDAS graduation ceremony at the EMCDDA

The third group of students graduating from the European Masters in Drug and Alcohol Studies (EMDAS) , will receive their diplomas at a ceremony at the EMCDDA on 23 September. EMDAS is...

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New ESPAD results: teenage drinking and smoking down, but concerns posed by new drugs and new addictive behaviours

Smoking and drinking among 15–16-year-old school students are showing signs of decline, but there are concerns over challenges posed by new drugs and new addictive behaviours.

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Upcoming ESPAD report on substance use among school students

The latest European data on substance use among 15–16-year-old school students will be released next week (20 September). The findings are based on a 2015 survey in 35 European countries

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EMCDDA Director presents the European Drug Report 2016 to members of the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Committee of the European Parliament

The Director will present the European Drug Report 2016 on 8 September 2016 to the members of the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Committee of the European Parliament. The presentation...

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New psychoactive substances: Commission proposes new ban and strengthens the EU's Early Warning System and risk assessment

Today, the European Commission has proposed to subject the new psychoactive substance MDMB-CHMICA (sometimes referred to as ‘Black Mamba’) to control measures across the European Union.

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New EMCDDA report sheds light on drug-related hospital emergencies

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.

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New EMCDDA report shows grounds for hope in treating hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an infectious disease of the liver caused by the blood-borne hepatitis C virus. In a new report published today on World Hepatitis Day, the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) looks...