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Interventions to reduce opioid-related deaths

Infographic: Interventions to reduce the risk of opioid-related deaths

The main responses aimed at reducing opioid deaths are of two broad types: the first involves a set of interventions geared towards preventing overdoses occurring, while the second focuses on preventing death...

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Preventing and reducing drug overdoses — a priority for the EMCDDA

International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual event, held on 31 August, to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. The EMCDDA marks the day by highlighting its...

European Drug Report 2017: 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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Does exposure to opioid substitution treatment in prison reduce the risk of death after release? A national prospective observational study in England

This scientific article was one of the 2018 EMCDDA scientific award winners, which celebrates scientific writing and distinguishes high-quality research in the field of illicit drugs. This article won the award in...