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ONLINE SURVEY: Civil Society Perspectives on the EU Action Plan on Drugs
The Civil Society Forum on Drugs (CSFD) is currently conducting an online survey to assess civil society views on the implementation of the EU Action Plan on Drugs (2017-20). Read more about ONLINE SURVEY: Civil Society Perspectives on the EU Action Plan on Drugs
Join us at Recovery Plus Conference
Celebrate World Drug Day with the UK and Europe’s leading conference on how to recover from addiction! In partnership with UKESAD and ICAA the Recovery Plus Conference will take place on 25 and 26 June 2018 in Tower Hotel, London. Read more about Join us at Recovery Plus Conference
Call for Application: Civil society participation in INCB thematic hearing on the Use of Cannabis for Medical and Non-Medical Purposes
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) will host its first civil society hearing for the INCB board members on the margins of this years INCB board meeting. The hearing will be on the topic of "The Use of Cannabis for Medical and Non-Medical Purposes" and will take place on May 7 2018, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Vienna, Austria. Read more about Call for Application: Civil society participation in INCB thematic hearing on the Use of Cannabis for Medical and Non-Medical Purposes
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - EXPERT GROUP "CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM ON DRUGS IN THE EU"
The EU Commission is calling for applications with a view to selecting members of the Expert Group - Civil Society Forum on Drugs. Read more about CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - EXPERT GROUP "CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM ON DRUGS IN THE EU"
Invitation: Join us in Gothenburg at the 25th ECAD Mayors’ Conference and the 6th World Forum Against Drugs
RUN and EURAD invite all members to join us at the 25th ECAD Mayors’ Conference and the 6th World Forum Against Drugs, two important events that will take place jointly on May 14-15 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Read more about Invitation: Join us in Gothenburg at the 25th ECAD Mayors’ Conference and the 6th World Forum Against Drugs
RUN at the 61 Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
The 61 Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) took place last week, from 12 to 16 March 2018, in Vienna, Austria. The CND is the unique opportunity for all NGOs from the field to engage and organize different campaigns and side events, especially as many delegations of Member States attend the meeting. Read more about RUN at the 61 Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
EURAD activities at the 61th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) held its 61 Session from 12 to 16 March 2018, in Vienna, Austria. Read more about EURAD activities at the 61th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
Too early to be sure about medicinal cannabis
This article by DR. Gino Pecorado gives a clear picture regarding Medical Marijuana in Australia. Read more about Too early to be sure about medicinal cannabis
Understanding recovery from a family perspective: A survey of life in recovery for families
A growing body of research describes how the lives of dependent drinkers (and drug users) can change as they move from active addiction to recovery. Sheffield Hallam University, Alcohol Research UK & Adfam research published today – the 1st of its kind – shows how the recovery journey of a dependent drinker can markedly improve the lives of their families, for as long as recovery is sustained. Read more about Understanding recovery from a family perspective: A survey of life in recovery for families
Call for projects: European Drug Prevention Prize 2018
Pompidou Group – Co-operation Group to Combat Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Drugs has published a Call for applications for the Pompidou Group European Drug Prevention Prize, 2018. The Prize is awarded every two years to active youth drug prevention projects. Read more about Call for projects: European Drug Prevention Prize 2018
RUN invites you: Join us in our Exhibition at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
Under the leadership of Recovered Users Network in cooperation with DPF- Drug Policy Futures, we are pleased to invite you to take part in our new exhibition which will take place during the 61th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs- CND in Vienna, 12-16 March. Read more about RUN invites you: Join us in our Exhibition at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
European Life in Recovery Survey 2018
A second wave of Life in Recovery has been launched on January 15 by Sheffield Hallam University, as part of a European research programme on pathways to recovery. Read more about European Life in Recovery Survey 2018
Call for Application: Expert Meeting "Field Testing Results of the International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders"
UNODC and WHO are organising an expert meeting "Field Testing Results of the International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders" in Vienna, to be held from 7 to 8 February 2018. Read more about Call for Application: Expert Meeting "Field Testing Results of the International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders"
The international conference "Parliamentarians Against Drugs"
The international conference "Parliamentarians Against Drugs" took place on 4 December in Moscow, Russia. The forum was held by the State Duma with participation of the United Nations; and the National Anti-Drug Union is also an official co-organizer of the conference. Read more about The international conference "Parliamentarians Against Drugs"
Life in Recovery Research: An Interview with Professor David Best
Professor David Best, who led a series of recovery-focused research studies in the UK, US and Australia, shared with us more details around Life in Recovery research. This research will involve many EU countries, England, Scotland, Belgium and the Netherlands, and the RUN partnership will build on this initial partnership and build a European recovery research network. Read more about Life in Recovery Research: An Interview with Professor David Best
International conference on Recovery, Rehabilitation and social Reinsertion
Triple R Project partners from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden and Croatia organised the International conference on Recovery, Rehabilitation and social Reinsertion in Zagreb, Croatia to share expertise on addiction, rehabilitation, recovery, justice interventions and alternatives to incarceration. Read more about International conference on Recovery, Rehabilitation and social Reinsertion
A conference „Swerige mot narkotika“ (Sweden Against Drugs)
12th „Swerige mot narkotika“ (Sweden Against Drugs) conference took place on September 20-21 and was hosted by ECAD Sverige- European Cities Against Drugs and the City Eskilstune. Read more about A conference „Swerige mot narkotika“ (Sweden Against Drugs)
Call for Experts: Pre-reviews of cannabis and cannabis related substances
The 40th Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) will be held in May 2018 at the WHO Headquarters, Geneva. The 40th ECDD will be dedicated to carrying out pre-reviews of cannabis and cannabis related substances. Read more about Call for Experts: Pre-reviews of cannabis and cannabis related substances
Civil society participation in CND thematic discussions on UNGASS implementation
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs will host a number of thematic discussions on the implementation of the outcome document of the UNGASS on the world drug problem in fall 2017. Read more about Civil society participation in CND thematic discussions on UNGASS implementation
The 2017 CALL: SUPPORTING INITIATIVES IN THE FIELD OF DRUGS POLICY
2017 call for proposals for action grants for drugs-related initiatives under the Justice Programme was published on 4 July 2017 on the Participant Portal. Read more about The 2017 CALL: SUPPORTING INITIATIVES IN THE FIELD OF DRUGS POLICY
World Drug Report 2017: 29.5 million people globally suffer from drug use disorders
To celebrate 20 years since its inception, the World Drug Report 2017 is presented in a new five-booklet format designed to improve reader friendliness while maintaining the wealth of information contained within. Read more about World Drug Report 2017: 29.5 million people globally suffer from drug use disorders
The European Drug Report 2017 by the EMCDDA
The European Drug Report 2017: Trends and Developments, by the EMCDDA provides the latest data on the drug situation and responses in Europe. The 2017 report is accompanied by a new set of national overviews, in the form of 30 Country Drug Reports, presenting accessible online summaries of national drug trends and developments in policy and practice taking place in European countries. Read more about The European Drug Report 2017 by the EMCDDA
The Shangai Drug Abuse Treatment Center visits San Patrignano
On May 25, 2017, Mr. Dai Weidong, the Director of the Shanghai Drug Abuse Treatment Center together with three Executive Directors and other Managers, made a study visit to EURADs affiliate, the Community of San Patrignano and had lunch with the 1350 residents of the community. Read more about The Shangai Drug Abuse Treatment Center visits San Patrignano
RUN meeting in Sweden
On Friday 28 April, Recovered Users Network –RUN hosted annual meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden. Read more about RUN meeting in Sweden
Publications about recovery and rehabilitation by the Triple R EU Project
Triple R is a 2-year long EU project on the exchange of the best practice in the field of recovery between EU member states. The project aims at reducing recidivism and crime in regard to drug addiction and spreading the cost effective and productive models on drug Rehabilitation, social Reintegration and Reinsertion of the drug addicts. Read more about Publications about recovery and rehabilitation by the Triple R EU Project
INVITATION: RUN Meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden
As a continuation of our activities, RUN is happy to announce next RUN meeting, which will be held in the premises of the City of Gothenburg, on Friday 28 April. Read more about INVITATION: RUN Meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden
Recovery Exhibition at the CND
Dianova has published an article about our Recovery campaign at the last CND. Read more about Recovery Exhibition at the CND
Our activities at the 60th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
The 60th Commission on Narcotic Drugs took place from 13th to 17th March 2017 in Vienna, Austria. It has been a session of records regarding the number of participants and side-events. Read more about Our activities at the 60th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
Drug Policy Futures position papers
On March 15 the Drug Policy Futures launched four position papers at a lunch held for Member States during the Commission on Narcotic Drugs meeting in Vienna. Read more about Drug Policy Futures position papers
The 60th Session of the CND has scheduled two precursors of fentanyl under international control
Vienna, 16 March 2017 - By scheduling two fentanyl precursors and a fentanyl analogue, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is sending a clear message that it can help protect people's health and respond to the urgent needs of states, the Chair of 60th Session of the CND, Ambassador Bente Angell-Hansen said today. Read more about The 60th Session of the CND has scheduled two precursors of fentanyl under international control
RUN at the Regional conference East Africa
Delegates from our network attended the Regional conference East Africa, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya from 10-11 February 2017. Read more about RUN at the Regional conference East Africa
The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids :The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research
In one of the most comprehensive studies of recent research on the health effects of recreational and therapeutic cannabis use, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine "The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids"offers a rigorous review of relevant scientific research published since 1999 provides. This report provides a research agenda—outlining gaps in current knowledge and opportunities for providing additional insight into these issues—that summarizes and prioritizes pressing research needs Read more about The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids :The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research
60th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
From 12 - 21 March 2017 (provisional dates), the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will be holding its 60th Session. Read more about 60th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
Global Drug Survey 2017
The Global Drug Survey, the biggest survey of drug use patterns in the world, has launched in the UK. Read more about Global Drug Survey 2017
8th International workshop at San Patrignano
San Patrignano welcomes NGOs, government delegates, academia, social workers, students, professionals and individuals interested in deepening their knowledge on their method in addressing drug problems, studying their model and educative approach. Read more about 8th International workshop at San Patrignano
CND thematic discussions on UNGASS implementation
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will host a second round of thematic discussions on the implementation of the UNGASS Outcome Document on 23-25 January 2017 in Vienna, Austria. Read more about CND thematic discussions on UNGASS implementation
Prevention Hub managed by UNODC
UNODC is now officially managing Prevention Hub, and taking it over from the Mentor International Read more about Prevention Hub managed by UNODC
The Pontifical Academy of Sciences workshop entitled Narcotics: Problems and Solutions of this Global Issue
Following a special wish of Pope Francis, the Pontifical Academies of Sciences hosted a two-day Workshop on Narcotics: Problems and Solutions of this Global Issue on 23-24 November 2016 in Vatican City. Read more about The Pontifical Academy of Sciences workshop entitled Narcotics: Problems and Solutions of this Global Issue
The conference "CHALLENGES IN THE FIELD OF ADDICTION – DO WE HAVE THE RIGHT ANSWERS?"
The Conference took place from 10- 12 October 2016, at the Hotel Medena in Trogir, Croatia. Read more about The conference "CHALLENGES IN THE FIELD OF ADDICTION – DO WE HAVE THE RIGHT ANSWERS?"
EURAD Annual General Meeting 2016
This year's Annual General Meeting of EURAD will take place on 9 November 2016 from 11a.m -3p.m. in our offices. Read more about EURAD Annual General Meeting 2016
Civil society participation in CND thematic discussions on UNGASS implementation
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will host a number of thematic discussions on the implementation of the outcome document of the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the world drug problem on 10-11 October and 27-28 October 2016 in Vienna, Austria. Read more about Civil society participation in CND thematic discussions on UNGASS implementation
Results from the 2015 ESPAD Report
The latest European data on substance use among 15–16-year-old school students -ESPAD was published on Tuesday, 20 September 2016. Read more about Results from the 2015 ESPAD Report
An Interview with William L. White
William L. White (“Bill”), Emeritus Senior Research Consultant at Chestnut Health Systems, past-chair of the board of Recovery Communities United and a volunteer consultant to Faces and Voices of Recovery, shared with us his insights from the Recovery field. Read more about An Interview with William L. White
CND Inter-sessional meeting
A CND Inter-sessional meeting will be held on 8 September 2016 from 10a.m. -1p.m. and 3p.m. to 6 p.m. in Boardroom D, C-Building of the Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria. Read more about CND Inter-sessional meeting
CEPA has joined EURAD
EURAD is pleased to announce that CEPA has joined our network. Read more about CEPA has joined EURAD
NGO PREPOROD celebrates 10th anniversary
EURAD affiliate NGO PREPOROD from Montenegro, has celebrated 10 years as a grassroots recovery organization working in the addiction field. The event took place on June, 29th in Nikšić, Montenegro. Read more about NGO PREPOROD celebrates 10th anniversary
Extrajudicial Killings of suspected drug offenders in the Philippines
Hundreds of suspected drug dealers have been killed since the Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte took office just one month ago. Six were assassinated in a single night in Manila. Read more about Extrajudicial Killings of suspected drug offenders in the Philippines
Final Workshop of the Project DAWN – Drugs, Alcohol and Women Network
Supporting Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5: Good health and well-being for all and gender equality, the Final Workshop of the Project DAWN – Drugs, Alcohol and Women Network was held on 5 July in Rome Read more about Final Workshop of the Project DAWN – Drugs, Alcohol and Women Network
Date for your Diary: International Addiction Conference
The conference "CHALLENGES IN THE FIELD OF ADDICTION – DO WE HAVE THE RIGHT ANSWERS?" with international participation will be held at the Hotel Medena, Trogir (Croatia) from 10th - 12th October 2016. Read more about Date for your Diary: International Addiction Conference
Public Attitudes Towards People with Drug Dependence and People in Recovery- Research Findings
In March 2016, the Scottish Government commissioned this research to provide up to date information about public attitudes in Scotland towards people with a history of drug dependence and people in recovery. This research will serve as a robust baseline against which future studies can be compared. The findings will also be used by the Scottish Government to inform an effective and proportionate response to the problem of stigma towards drug users in Scotland. Read more about Public Attitudes Towards People with Drug Dependence and People in Recovery- Research Findings
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