This week, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) is organising the second annual meeting of the European Drug Alert System (EDAS) to review progress, exchange experiences and set priorities for the year ahead. Foreseen under the EUDA regulation, EDAS is a new operational service designed to strengthen preparedness and response to serious drug-related risks across Europe.
EDAS allows for the rapid exchange of information and the dissemination of risk communications, that may include options for response. While complementing the EU Early Warning System (EWS) on new psychoactive substances (…
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Today, the EUDA met online with partners from the Western Balkans, European Neighbourhood Policy countries (1), Chile and Peru to exchange knowledge on early-warning systems (EWS) and responses to new psychoactive substances (NPS).
The meeting focused on sharing experiences, building capacity and supporting the development of national EWS. Participants shared updates on the NPS situation in their countries, highlighting emerging substances, reporting challenges and presenting national responses to address them. The EUDA also showcased its latest tools and services supporting early-…
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Alexis Goosdeel, Executive Director of the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA), and Dr. Alexander Caudarella, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), are pleased to announce the signing of a Working Arrangement at the ‘Issues of Substance’ conference between their respective organizations. This milestone builds on the productive collaboration initiated during the EUDA’s first official visit to Canada in 2024 and marks a new chapter in advancing evidence-informed, people-centered approaches to substance use and addiction.
The European Union and…
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