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EU strengthens cooperation with Georgia through the EMCDDA

EMCDDA4GE Project advisory committee takes stock of results after first year Today, the EMCDDA4GE project held the second meeting of its Project advisory committee in Tbilisi. Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia...

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EMCDDA and Georgia sign new Working Arrangement in Tbilisi

Today, Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia, Tornike Cheishvili and EMCDDA Director, Alexis Goosdeel, signed a Working Arrangement between the EMCDDA and Georgia, confirming their collaboration in the field of drugs and...

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 women and men affected equally? What substances are involved in these fatalities? These are some of the questions answered...

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EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies present concrete actions in support of Ukraine

The European Union agencies active in the field of justice and home affairs issue a joint paper on their contribution to the EU’s solidarity with Ukraine. Since the start of the Russian...

#WorldHepatitisDay — EMCDDA practical resources to help European countries 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. The focus of...

EMCDDA becomes official partner of COPOLAD III

(21.07.2022) Today, the EMCDDA becomes an official partner of COPOLAD III (1), a programme promoting dialogue and bi-regional cooperation on drug policy between the European Union and Latin American and Caribbean countries...

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Ukraine: EU Member States will need to prepare for possible increases in drug service demand

(18.07.2022) Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, neighbouring EU countries have ensured a rapid humanitarian response, providing urgent support to meet the health and social needs of those...

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EMCDDA training for Georgian drug treatment professionals

From 4 to 8 July, over five half days, Georgian professionals will receive online training on drug treatment interventions. Based on pre-assessed local needs and aligned with EU quality standards, the course...

News from EU4Monitoring Drugs, an EMCDDA technical cooperation project

This content was published in the EU4MD update released on 4.07.2022. This update also presents a section on partnerships, announcements, studies, upcoming events, and a research corner. Focus on prevention systems in...

Launch of the European Prevention Curriculum handbook in Ukrainian

A Ukrainian version of the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) handbook, adapted for the local context, has been launched today in Kyiv at an event organised by the non-governmental organisation, Geopolitical Alliance of...

Monitoring drug use in the digital age: web surveys show ‘great promise’

The online space has become increasingly relevant in identifying trends in illicit drug supply and demand. With increased internet activity globally, drug-related social interactions and purchases have also partially moved online. Against...

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EMCDDA launches foresight toolkit for the drugs field

Analysing potential futures to support decision-making today is increasingly used in a world characterised by rapid, volatile and complex change. More and more organisations, including EU bodies (1), are integrating foresight approaches...

EMCDDA renews accord with ISCTE-IUL for the next five years

The EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) and the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) will be continuing their fruitful 10-year cooperation, thanks to a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two bodies...

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Speech by EMCDDA Director, Alexis Goosdeel, on the occasion of the launch of the European Drug Report 2022, 14 June 2022

Good morning, First of all, I would like to express our warm thanks to Commissioner Ylva Johansson for her permanent support and also to Dr Franz Pietsch, the Chair of the EMCDDA...

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Vice-Prime Minister of Luxembourg visits EMCDDA for talks on cannabis policies

Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Health of Luxembourg Paulette Lenert visits the EMCDDA today during an official visit to Portugal. The Minister will meet EMCDDA Director Alexis Goosdeel and Chair of the...

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A year in review: General Report of Activities 2021 published today

2021 was a year of transformation for the EMCDDA as the agency reached new milestones in its journey towards a customer-centric, data-driven and digitally-enabled organisation. These developments are described in the latest...

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

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...

Drug supply and use bounce back after COVID-19 disruption

The rapid bounce back of drug supply and use following COVID-19 disruption is among the issues highlighted today by the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) as it launches its European Drug Report 2022...

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Speech by Dr Franz Pietsch, Chair of the EMCDDA Management Board, on the occasion of the launch of the European Drug Report 2022

It is a great honour for me, as Chair of the EMCDDA Management Board, to introduce the European Drug Report 2022. This annual report delivers the latest overview of the drug situation...

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Speech by European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson on the occasion of the launch of the European Drug Report 2022, 14 June 2022

Good morning everyone, We are presenting this year's European Drug Report at a time when we are celebrating 25 years of the EU Early Warning System. 25 years of alerting Europe to...