Category Archives: Europe

European Drug Monitoring Annual Report 2010

As I mentioned last week, in 2010 the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) found 40 completely new drugs being used recreationally in Europe. They’ve just published their report into this and the final total is 41, … Continue reading

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Portugal’s drug policy pays off?

As many reading the site will be aware, Portugal decriminalized the use of all drugs in 2000. Over a decade later, a fascinating piece from the Associated Press reflects on the consequences of this ground breaking decision: – Drug-related court cases dropped … Continue reading

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