Illicit drugs are big business. They are one of the main profit-generating activities of organised crime and are estimated to represent around one-fifth of global crime proceeds. 'EU Drug Markets: In-depth analysis' is the fourth comprehensive overview of illicit drug markets in the EU by the EMCDDA and Europol and takes a broad view of these markets from production and trafficking, to distribution and use. Designed as a series of modules, each focuses on the market for a particular drug.

Available modules

Cocaine market

Methamphetamine market

Upcoming modules

Amphetamine market...

Abstract

Introduction: The year 2020 was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. Policy responses to COVID-19 affected social and economic life and the availability of alcohol. Previous research has shown an overall small decrease in alcohol use in Denmark in the first months of the pandemic. The present paper focused on identifying which groups of individuals had decreased or increased their consumption. 

Materials and Methods: Data were collected between May and July 2020 (n = 2,566 respondents, convenience sample). Weights were applied to reflect the actual Danish general population...

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При использовании в сочетании с другими методами лечения расстройств, связанных с употреблением наркотиков, нейробиоуправление (НФ) было классифицировано как «вероятно эффективное», согласно недавним исследованиям в сообществе людей с расстройством, связанным с употреблением опиоидов. Несмотря на эти обнадеживающие результаты, тяжесть опиоидного кризиса и высокий риск рецидива даже при самой эффективной медикаментозной поддерживающей терапии, НФ остается малоизученным терапевтическим вариантом. В данной статье рассматривается возможность включения альфа/тета-нейробиоуправления в...

This miniguide is one of a larger set, which together comprise Health and social responses to drug problems: a European guide. It provides an overview of what to consider when planning or delivering health and social responses to drug-related problems in prisons, and reviews the available interventions and their effectiveness. It also considers implications for policy and practice.

Brief Description:

The Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (ES-CICAD) is seeking expressions of interest from experts in the field of alternatives to incarceration and social integration to be trained as Master Trainers for the delivery of the Case Care Management curriculum internationally. Upon successful completion of the Training of Trainers, these Master Trainers will be included on the Case Care Management roster of trainers and can be contacted to deliver the training when scheduled. If interested, please submit your resume and relevant...

Summary

Mental health is a public health issue for European young people. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019 provides internationally comparable information on trends in the health status of populations and changes in the leading causes of disease burden over time.

Prevalence, incidence, Years Lived with Disability (YLDs) and Years of Life Lost (YLLs) from mental disorders (MDs), substance use disorders (SUDs) and self-harm were estimated for young people aged 10-24 years in 31 European countries. 

Findings

In 2019, rates per 100,000 population were 16,983 for mental...

EMCDDA запустил новый инструментарий по профилактике, в котором собраны все основные материалы, связанные с профилактикой на сегодняшний день. Этот новый ресурс, входящий в серию инструментария агентства, предназначен для всех, кто участвует в формировании решений, мнений и политики в Европе в области научно обоснованной профилактики употребления психоактивных веществ. Инструментарий сосредоточен вокруг четырех ключевых существующих профилактических ресурсов, объединенных в одном окне для легкого доступа:

• European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) — учебная программа, предназначенная для...

This document provides guidance for UNHCR staff and partners on protecting the rights of older persons in situations of forced displacement or statelessness.

When responding to the phases of forced displacement (flight, displacement, return, resettlement or integration), UNHCR staff and partners need to ensure that older persons’ rights to independence, participation, self-fulfilment, dignity, and care are met without discrimination. To do this, teams should develop a thorough understanding of both the needs and capacities of older persons in displaced populations.

Systematic application...

Countries of the WHO European Region need an effective policy framework to reduce alcohol consumption levels and the associated health harms. WHO is hosting 3 consultations on the draft of the “Framework to strengthen implementation of the WHO European Action Plan to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol (EAPA), 2022–2025”. These consultations are with civil society, Member States and members of the public.

In accordance with the regional plan for implementation of the programme budget for 2022–2023 (EUR/RC71/12) and as requested by Member States, WHO/Europe has now produced a draft...

Сегодня Европейская комиссия приняла меры по контролю над двумя новыми вредными психоактивными веществами (НПВ) на всей территории ЕС. Вещества, о которых идет речь, — 3-метилметкатинон (3-MMC) и 3-хлорметкатинон (3-CMC) — являются синтетическими катинонами, которые вызывают обеспокоенность в Европе.

Делегированный закон следует за оценкой рисков, проведенной Агентством ЕС по наркотикам (EMCDDA) в ноябре 2021 года (2) в рамках трехступенчатой юридической процедуры, разработанной для реагирования на потенциально угрожающие новые лекарства, доступные на рынке (3). 

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Dear friends and colleagues, 

The Commission on Narcotic Drugs is starting very soon! In fact, tomorrow, Monday, 14 March 2022. 

Once again, all sessions, as well as the side events, are to be held online due to the pandemic. The good thing about that means that, you can still follow the plenaries and the side events! That’s why we thought that you might appreciate having all the links in one place.

GENERAL LINKS TO FOLLOW CND

• Link to 65th session with general information on organizational arrangements: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/commissions/CND/session/65_Session_2022/65CND...