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The INCB at the 62nd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

The INCB's participation at CND showed how far the Board has come in terms of supporting human rights norms in the pursuit of drug control obligations, but the Board's outdated inflexibility on cannabis is regrettable.

INCBPost May 10, 2019

INCB elections at ECOSOC

At the 2019 Session, 12th & 13th Meetings (AM & PM) of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), some new members of the INCB were elected.

INCBPost May 9, 2019

Geneva Drug Policy Week

24 - 28 June 2019

Geneva, Switzerland

The Drug Policy Week aims to connect relevant international and local actors with each other and to promote new synergies between them.

Events 8 May 2019

International Conference on Drug Prevention, Treatment and Care – Inspiration and Direction

1 - 5 July 2019

Vienna, Austria

The conference will bring together national and international experts in substance use prevention, treatment and care.

Events 8 May 2019

The Brazilian harm reduction community is calling for help

Brazilian activists call for solidarity amidst national backlash against harm reduction and drug policy reform.

News Alerts May 7, 2019

People Before Politics: 4 key points in HR19’s opening ceremony

The conference highlighted the devastating impacts of current drug policies on communities worldwide, and avenues to shift course and offer redress.

News Alerts May 7, 2019

Improving outcomes in the treatment of opioid dependence (IOTOD)

13 - 14 May 2019

Frankfurt, Germany

The conference will deliberate with some of the most pressing topics on the matter of opioid dependence.

Events 17 April 2019

EUSPR Conference

16 September - 18 April 2019

Ghent, Belgium

This year’s conference Looking over the Walls embraces a multidisciplinary perspective, and welcomes presentations on multicomponent programs, or on strategies for the modification of multiple risk behaviors.

Events 17 April 2019

Crack cocaine and the case for regulation

The status quo is clearly failing, which is why innovative alternatives ought to be explored.

News Alerts April 11, 2019

The Barcelona declaration

On International Women’s Day 2019, dozens of organisations joined forces to call out the disproportionate impact of the war on drugs on women and gender non-conforming people.

News Alerts April 5, 2019

The ‘tough on crime’ approach to drug policy in Europe: Has anything changed?

Even though there is evidence that we are moving towards a less punitive approach to drug policy, there is still so much more to be done in terms of harm reduction interventions and the effectiveness of the current drug policies.

Blog Posts April 5, 2019

Drug prevention: Exploring a systems perspective

The EMCDDA identifies the wide range of factors to address, and challenges to tackle, in order to successfully implement substance use prevention programmes and policies.

Publications April 4, 2019

Wastewater analysis and drugs — a European multi-city study (2019 Update)

The EMCDDA provides estimates of drug-use habits for 70 European cities and towns based on wastewater analysis.

Publications April 4, 2019

Iceland expected to introduce drug consumption rooms

The government intends to amend legislation to allow for the implementation of DCRs.

News Alerts April 4, 2019

Greek parliament approves drug consumption rooms

With over 78 official drug consumption rooms operating throughout Europe, some for more than 30 years, there has never been a single recorded death in any of the facilities.

News Alerts March 11, 2019

Recommendations from the Civil Society Forum on Drugs on the importance of promoting gender equality to achieve a balanced approach to the drug phenomenon

The CSFD offers recommendations and examples of good practice in ensuring drug policies integrate a gender perspective.

Publications March 7, 2019

Finding a needle in a haystack: Take-Home Naloxone in England 2017/18

Release argue that in order to tackle overdoses associated with opium, Take-Home Naxolone (THN) must be provided by local authorities across England, alongside being made available to requesting individuals in prison.

Publications March 6, 2019

Medical cannabis: MEPs call for EU-wide rules and more research

The EU Parliament has passed its first-ever resolution on medical cannabis, calling for increased research, cooperation and regulations in the region.

News Alerts March 4, 2019

Finland needs to relax its drug laws - An interview with Tuuka Tammi

For possession alone, the process involves the entering of an individuals name into a police databse for up to ten years, which can also be found by employers in the case of a background check.

News Alerts February 28, 2019

Civil society welcomes European Parliament push for a more ambitious EU health budget in 2021-2027

EU civil society supports increased commitment with health, urges for attention to drug-related issues.

News Alerts February 27, 2019

International Drug Policy Consortium

Western Europe