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EMCDDA–Europol Joint Report on acetylfentanyl

In September 2015, the EMCDDA and Europol examined the available information on a new psychoactive substance N -phenyl- N -[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]acetamide (acetylfentanyl), through a joint assessment. The two organisations concluded that sufficient information...

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European Drug Report

European Drug Report 2016: Trends and Developments

The Trends and Developments report presents a top-level overview of the drug phenomenon in Europe, covering drug supply, use and public health problems as well as drug policy and responses. Together with...

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Perspectives on Drugs (PODs)

Legal approaches to controlling new psychoactive substances (Perspectives on drugs)

The number and diversity of new psychoactive substances reported in Europe in recent years represents a major challenge for Europe’s policymakers. This analysis looks at countries’ legal responses to the new drugs...

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4,4'-DMAR and MT-45 to be placed under control across the EU

Europe has responded to rising concerns over the use of two new drugs by subjecting them to ‘control measures and criminal penalties’ throughout the Union. The implementing decision of the Council of...

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EMCDDA–Europol Joint Report on a new psychoactive substance: 1-phenyl-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-pentanone (α-PVP)

In May 2015, the EMCDDA and Europol examined the available information on a new psychoactive substance 1-phenyl-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-pentanone, commonly known as α-pyrrolidinovalerophenone (α-PVP), through a joint assessment. The two organisations concluded that sufficient...

Annual meeting of the Reitox Early Warning System network

The latest developments in monitoring and responding to new psychoactive substances (NPS/'new drugs') were discussed at the 15th annual meeting of the Reitox Early Warning System (EWS) network, held in Lisbon from...

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European Drug Report

European Drug Report 2015: Trends and Developments

Changing dynamics in the heroin market, the latest implications of cannabis use and new features and dimensions of the stimulant and ‘new drugs’ scene are among the issues highlighted in the European...

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Perspectives on Drugs (PODs)

Injection of synthetic cathinones (Perspectives on drugs)

Over 80 synthetic cathinone derivatives were detected via the EU Early Warning System (EU–EWS) between 2005 and 2014. This analysis explores new worrying localised and national outbreaks of injecting these substances and...

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Rapid communication

New psychoactive substances in Europe. An update from the EU Early Warning System (March 2015)

This short report provides an update on new psychoactive substances (NPS) in Europe for 2014. It highlights recent developments, including the growth of the market over the past few years, as illustrated...

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Drugnet Europe 89

In this issue: New EMCDDA trendspotter study explores online supply of drugs | EMCDDA scientific paper award 2015 | New review studies the effectiveness of overdose antidote, naloxone | Finland updates controls...