This report examines the available information on a new psychoactive substance, 4-methyl-5-(4-methylphenyl)-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-amine (commonly known by the abbreviation 4,4′-DMAR).
In most European countries, residential treatment programmes form an important element of the range of treatment and rehabilitation options for drug users. The aim of this paper is to provide a Europe-wide overview of the history and availability of residential drug treatment within wider national drug treatment systems.
This policy guidance aims to support European policy makers to improve the design and implementation
of policies to reduce inequities in alcohol-related harm.
This policy guidance aims to support European policy makers to improve the design and implementation
of policies to reduce inequities in tobacco-related harm.
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) released its annual report on drug use in Europe in May 2014. The most concerning findings were related to the use of new psychoactive substances, also known as ‘legal highs’. As part of the report, the EMCDDA identified more than 650 websites that sell ‘legal highs’ to Europeans. While the use of ‘legal highs’ is on the rise, numbers related to opioid use, treatment, seizures and deaths have dropped considerably across Europe in recent years.
The findings of the largest European project to date in the emerging science of wastewater analysis are taken up in this 'Perspective on drugs'. The project in question analysed wastewater in over 40 European cities (21 countries) to explore the drug-taking habits of those who live in them. The results provide a valuable snapshot of the drug flow through the cities involved, revealing marked geographical variations.
The new European Union anti-tobacco directive presents some victories for health advocates. Some campaigners, however, claim that industry pressure has weakened the final text. The measures are particularly aimed at preventing young people from smoking.
Filling the gap between reality and government statistics', the Drug Use Surveys use anonymous internet responses to gauge the behaviour and attitudes of club goers and other young people across Europe, North America and countries across the world.
Amidst the most intense lobbying many can recall, the European Parliament voted on proposals to reduce the massive health impact of tobacco, and reduce its attractiveness to young people
Amidst the most intense lobbying many can recall, the European Parliament voted on proposals to reduce the massive health impact of tobacco, and reduce its attractiveness to young people
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