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World drugs day: advances in brain research throw light on addiction, says EU drugs agency

How people become addicted to drugs and why they may find it difficult to stop are issues explored by the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) today in new material released ahead of International...

EMCDDA 15 years: conference highlights

Experts and policymakers gathering this week in Lisbon for an international conference, underlined the need for rapid and innovative responses to Europe’s changing drugs problem. Organised by the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA)...

'ESPAD, a crucial window onto adolescent substance use', says EU drugs agency

Use of illicit drugs among 15–16-year-old school students, appears to have stabilised or slightly fallen, according to the latest European study of this group published today by ESPAD. The report, which follows...

EMCDDA and Europol step up cooperation on drugs and crime

The EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) and the European Police Office (Europol), stepped up their cooperation on drugs and crime today by approving a series of collaborative activities for the period 2009–12. The...

Women’s voices — experiences and perceptions of women facing drug problems

A collection of narratives from women facing drug-related problems in Europe is released by the EMCDDA today ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March). It is estimated that around one in four...

New EMCDDA thematic paper on indicated prevention

The EMCDDA releases today its latest online thematic paper entitled: Preventing later substance use disorders in at-risk children and adolescents: a review of the theory and evidence base of indicated prevention. The...

EMCDDA to celebrate 15 years of drug monitoring with international conference

'Identifying Europe’s information needs for effective drug policy', will be the focus of an international conference to be hosted by the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) in Lisbon from 6–8 May. Commemorating 15...

Drug use, impaired driving and traffic accidents

As Europeans prepare for the festive season, the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) releases today its latest report on drugs and driving. While alcohol remains the number one substance endangering lives on European...

In aqua veritas? Assessing illicit drugs in wastewater

Amphetamine and ecstasy trends stable, but cocaine use still on the rise

Director's speech on the occasion of the launch of the EMCDDA Annual Report 2008, Brussels

Mr Chairman, Dear Colleagues on the panel, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to share with you some of our key findings on the state of the European drugs problem. Again this...

Drugs and vulnerable groups of young people — summary of 'Selected issue'

Message from the EMCDDA's Director on the occasion of the launch of the 2008 Annual report

Opioids still at heart of Europe’s drug phenomenon

Powerpoint presentation: headlines 2008 Annual report

EU agencies: ‘Whatever you do, we work for you’

Annual report 2008 from the EU drugs agency — launch details

EMCDDA publishes report on national drug-related research in Europe

High-level Andean visit to EU drugs agency

EU drugs agency publishes major work on cannabis