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Just published: the latest paper in our collection on web surveys, a case study from Luxembourg:
'Results and challenges of running the Web Survey on Drugs in Luxembourg: a major contribution to understanding the drug situation'
Download:
https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/insights/results-and-challenges-running-web-survey-drugs-luxembourg_en
#EWSD
Today & tomorrow, more than 70 experts from almost 50 countries are meeting to discuss mortality, morbidity, increases in opioid deaths & other related topics in our expert meeting on drug-related deaths. Learn why these data matter to help save lives: https://youtu.be/CcIf4A0g-58
Sweden is an example of potential #cocaine retail market expansion, with the number of cocaine seizures increasing by a dramatic 481 % between 2010 & 2020.
#EUDrugMarkets analysis https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/eu-drug-markets/cocaine_en
Just published: Drugnet Europe, our monthly email news round-up. In this issue: upcoming webinars, penalties at a glance in Switzerland, NPS, cooperation and partners, Lisbon Addictions 2022 and much more:
https://mailchi.mp/emcdda/drugnet-europe-158-october2022
Register now to attend our upcoming webinar 'How wastewater monitoring can boost preparedness for new health threats'.
Date: 16 November 2022
Time: 13.00-14.30 CET (Brussels time)
This week, at the IX International Conference on NPS, an EMCDDA team met with staff of the Panamanian National Commission for the Study and Prevention of Drug-Related Crimes. The meeting, organised under the COPOLAD III project.
EMCDDA-COPOLAD III
https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/news/2022/emcdda-becomes-official-partner-copolad-iii_en
Just published poster capturing key findings from the EU Early Warning System on NPS over the past 25 years. The poster is being presented today at the IX international conference on NPS in Panama City.
Poster https://t.co/7vnTOlFRgf…
Conference http://novelpsychoactivesubstances.org
Data from the European Web Survey on Drugs 2021 indicates that most respondents who use #cocaine have bought the drug directly from a dealer in-person, but a growth in internet-based methods (social media & the darknet) was noted. #EUDrugMarkets analysis https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/eu-drug-markets/cocaine_en
Most cocaine manufacture continues to take place in Bolivia, Colombia & Peru, but there is evidence that cocaine hydrochloride is refined elsewhere in South America, further along the trafficking routes, and now also increasingly in Europe. #EUDrugMarkets https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/eu-drug-markets/cocaine_en
RT @EU_opendata: 📣 Don't miss the final event of #EUDatathon 🏆 2022 on 20 October!
Discover the potential of #OpenData through the ideas of 12 finalist teams, get inspired and join the discussions!
Register to join us! ▶ https://op.europa.eu/en/web/eudatathon
@JHahnEU @HardemanHildeML #DigitalEU
RT @EUHomeAffairs: Today is the #EUAntiTraffickingDay ➡️ https://europa.eu/!PW6VWh
Trafficked persons are most often traded for sexual and labour exploitation. We work together to
📢Strengthen awareness and prevention
🫂 Protect victims
⚖️Enhance judicial response
#EUagainstTHB #EndHumanTrafficking
Have you registered for the IX international conference on novel psychoactive substances in Panama City/online from 24–26 October? Register by 19 October to network with hundreds of experts from a broad range of fields and strengthen your knowledge! https://www.novelpsychoactivesubstances.org/registration/
Next editions of our European Drugs Schools are open for registration!
European Drugs Winter School: 13–24 February 2023 (online)
European Drugs Summer Schoo: 26 June to 7 July 2023 (Lisbon)
More information
http://ow.ly/ceep50L7MBN
RT @EU_Health: Let's take better care of each other.
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay ⬇
Our September news round-up has been sent out to subscribers today! In this issue: EMCDDA cooperation with Georgia, responding to drug problems among migrants, #LxAddictions22 programme, NPS update and Panama conference.
Find out more (and subscribe):
https://mailchi.mp/emcdda/drugnet-europe-157-september2022
COVID-19 appears to have had an impact on the number of #cocaine seizures recorded in the EU, Norway and Turkey. From 2019 to 2020 an estimated decrease of 32% was noted.
Read more in #EUDrugMarkets analysis @Europol
https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/eu-drug-markets/cocaine_en
Today we are celebrating the European Day of Languages! New technologies in the translation field, including automatic translation or light-post editing tools offered by @EU_CdT, enable us to provide more content to our customers in their own language.
#EDLangs
RT @EU_CdT: Preserving and promoting linguistic diversity as part of Europe’s cultural heritage is our mission as language service provider for the EU Agencies. Let’s celebrate the European Day of Languages together!
https://edl.ecml.at
#coeEDL #EUTranslationCentre #EUAgencies #EDLang
RT @LxAddictions: Today, #LxAddictions22 is opening a new one day-fee option for those wishing to attend part of the conference. Interested? Register here👇 https://www.lisbonaddictions.eu/lisbon-addictions-2022/content/registration
It is crucial to better understand how to respond to drug-related problems among migrants, refugees and applicants for international protection in Europe. Read more about the main responses currently implemented and their effectiveness https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/drugs-library/responding-drug-related-problems-among-migrants-refugees-and-ethnic-minorities-europe_en
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