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Prevention and control of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs — 2023 update

This joint guidance report explores good public health practices that can support effective policies to reduce infections. Common blood-borne viruses in this group include HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. These are...

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Key interventions to prevent and control infections among people who inject drugs

Six interventions, one aim: to prevent and control infections among people who inject drugs. In new public health guidance released today , the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ( ECDC...

Joint ECDC-EMCDDA press conference on Guidance on prevention and control infectious diseases among people who inject drugs, 7 Nov 1:30 PM CET

Joint press conference ECDC-EMCDDA

On 7 November the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the EMCDDA are holding a joint press conference on the update of the joint guidance on ‘Prevention and control...

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Identifying the impact of the business cycle on drug-related harms in European countries

The evidence resulting from the analysis of the association between economic fluctuations and their impact on the substance use is mixed and inconclusive. Effects can be pro-cyclical (drug-related harms are predicted to...

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EU Drug Market: Amphetamine — Effects, risks and harms of use

This page presents an overview of the effects, risks and harms associated with amphetamine use, providing data from syringe residue analysis and treatment-seeking for amphetamine use, as well as information on acute...

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Professionals working in reception centres in Europe: an overview of drug-related challenges and support needs

This report describes the context of substance use and the utilisation of healthcare services among applicants for international protection in EU+ countries. This joint EMCDDA-EUAA study aims to identify the key issues...

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International Liver Congress 2024 (EASL)

05.06.2024 to 08.06.2024

The International Liver Congress 2024, organised by the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) takes place in Milan on 5-8 June 2024.

Interventions to prevent opioid-related death by intended aim and evidence of benefit

Notes: Interventions where there is evidence of benefit and where we can have a high or reasonable confidence in the available evidence, are highlighted in a bolder frame. Much of the current...

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Determinants of Admission to Critical Care Following Acute Recreational Drug Toxicity: A Euro-DEN Plus Study

This study aimed to characterize patients admitted to critical care following Emergency Department (ED) presentation with acute recreational drug toxicity and to identify determinants of admission to critical care.

International Overdose Awareness Day: EMCDDA answers key questions on drug-related deaths

How many people die every year in Europe from a drug-related death? Are young and old people affected equally? What substances are involved in these fatalities? These are some of the questions...