Young people

Publications28 February 2025

Addressing the intersection of poverty, child protection, and drug policy in EECA - Contribution to the upcoming report of the UN SR on extreme poverty

EHRA highlights the harm repressive drug policies cause to children and families and urges reforms to ensure protections.

Events

Decriminalisation and the rights of young people who use drugs

Online

18 February 2025 - 20 February 2025

This workshop from YouthRISE will discuss youth-centred legal approaches and advocacy for youth empowerment.

Publications15 February 2025

Characteristics of supervised injection site clients and factors associated with requiring overdose intervention, Montreal, Canada, 2018–2022

Zolopa et al. identify predictive factors of overdose requiring an emergency response at SIS in Montréal, including gender identity, age, housing status, and frequency and nature of use.

Publications10 February 2025

Connecting theory and practice: Best practices of the full spectrum harm reduction – Survey report

Youth RISE explores harm reduction strategies that emphasise inclusivity, addressing social determinants of health, and adapting to diverse contexts.

Publications16 December 2024

Youth RISE statement on Full Spectrum Harm Reduction

Youth RISE advocates for an intersectional approach to harm reduction that considers both the immediate and underlying structural factors contributing to harm.

Publications10 November 2024

The Global State of Harm Reduction 2024

Harm Reduction International map out availability of harm reduction services regionally and highlight key issues and populations that remain neglected, including indigenous, incarcerated and young people.

Publications16 October 2024

The impact of economic recessions on the use of illicit drugs

EUDA's scoping literature review finds that during times of economic turmoil, use of cannabis among young people may increase, whilst problematic patterns of drug use may become more prevalent.

Events

Youth Rise presents the report “Catalysts for change: youth-driven insights in opioid harm reduction”

Online

11 September 2024 - 12 September 2024

Youth Rise disseminate key findings from their Catalysts for Change Report, examining qualitative data from 8 countries which highlight the challenges and needs of young people who use opioids, and support rights-based harm reduction approaches.

Publications16 August 2024

The social-structural contexts of cannabis consumption and harm reduction among young Nigerian women

Nelson & Nnam analyse how Nigeria's socio-legal environment surrounding drug use impacts young women's cannabis use patterns, calling for structural-level interventions to foster safer use.

Events

Webinar: Safe festivals and healthy nightlife — sharing experiences among practitioners

Zoom

12 June 2024 - 12 June 2024

EMDD brings together professionals from European festivals to discuss innovative harm-reduction interventions to prevent risky behaviour and promote safe nightlife this summer.

Publications25 April 2024

Mapping a moral panic: News media narratives and medical expertise in public debates on safer supply, diversion, and youth drug use in Canada

Michaud et al. analyse public discourse surrounding safer supply, highlighting potential implications of moral panic for people who use drugs and healthcare access.

Publications11 April 2024

'Youth in power': Addressing sustainability of youth-led drug related organisations

Youth RISE, SSDP International and Young Wave present a sustainability framework to develop skills, knowledge, network and strategies for young people in drug-related organisations internationally.

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