This report provides an overview of the various types of brief interventions (BIs) currently used in European countries in the field of substance use, particularly illicit drugs. Targeted at policymakers and practitioners alike, it covers more than 30 BIs carried out in the EU and serves as a starting point for preparing concrete proposals to improve the evidence base on this topic (EMCDDA)
Archives for March 2017
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Precursor chemical import and export authorisation wallchart
This chart shows the regulation of precursor chemicals in the UK (Home Office)
National wastewater monitoring program (PDF)
This document is the first of nine public reports which will share results of a national wastewater drug monitoring program over the next three years (Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission)
HIV: annual data tables
HIV surveillance data in the UK by demographic characteristics and geographical region (Public Health England)
Cannabis legislation in Europe: an overview
Using a question and answer format, basic definitions and the obligations of countries under international law are set out in a section on ‘What is cannabis and what are countries’ obligations to control it? Download (EMCDDA)
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 (EURAD)
Education sector responses to the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs (PDF)
This booklet has been developed through an international consultation process led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Health Organization (WHO)
Communities That Care (CTC): a comprehensive prevention approach for communities
In this EMCDDA Paper we make an analysis of five studies evaluating the effectiveness of CTC, mainly from outside the EU. The results of our analysis lead us to conclude that further investigation of this prevention model within the European context appears to be merited
Commission proposes a new EU Action Plan on Drugs to enhance action against drug use and trafficking
Building on the findings of the evaluation of the EU Drugs Strategy for 2013-2020 and the Action Plan for 2013-2016, the new Action Plan on Drugs provides a strengthened response to the newly-emerging health and security challenges in the area of illicit drug use and trafficking
How Big is the U.S. Market for Illegal Drugs?
Knowing the size of illegal drug markets allows us to estimate revenues going to criminal organizations, make better decisions about treatment and prevention, and evaluate drug policies (RAND)
Views on Alcohol and Drug Related Issues (PDF)
Findings from the October 2016 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey (Department of Justice, Northern Ireland)
Substance Misuse in an Ageing Population
Not only are there an increasing number of older adults forming a bigger proportion of the population, they are, as a group, more likely than earlier generations to develop substance misuse problems – meaning greater demands on health, social care and other services (Advisory Panel on Substance Misuse – Welsh Government)
HSE Policy on Public Health Information Initiatives related to Alcohol
The purpose of this policy is to provide clarity on the HSE’s position with regard to engaging, directly or indirectly, in any initiatives, partnership or funding arrangements with the alcohol industry
Health matters: preventing drug misuse deaths
This professional resource outlines how providers and commissioners can prevent deaths from drug abuse (Public Health England)
INCB Annual Report 2016
The INCB Annual Report, prepared in accordance with the international drug control treaties, reviews the functioning of the international drug control system, contains an analysis of the global drug control situation, draws attention to weaknesses in national and international drug control, and makes recommendations to Governments and regional and international organizations
Evaluation of Four Recovery Communities across England
Final report for the Give it Up project (Public Health Institute)
Health Matters: Heroin availability and drug misuse deaths
The latest edition of Health Matters highlights the record level of drug-related deaths in England (Public Health England)
Communities That Care (CTC): a comprehensive prevention approach for communities
In this EMCDDA Paper we make an analysis of five studies evaluating the effectiveness of CTC, mainly from outside the EU. The results of our analysis lead us to conclude that further investigation of this prevention model within the European context appears to be merited
Five nations health and justice collaboration: psychoactive substances
This statement outlines how the European drug marketplace has become increasingly complex with an increasing number of new substances available alongside more established drugs and diverted medications (Public Health England)
Criminal Justice Project: Drug Interventions Programme (PDF)
Wirral DIP Activity Profile 2015/16 (Public Health Institute)