Young people

Publications16 October 2024

The impact of economic recessions on the use of illicit drugs

EUDA's scoping literature review finds that during times of economic turmoil, use of cannabis among young people may increase, whilst problematic patterns of drug use may become more prevalent.

Events

Youth Rise presents the report “Catalysts for change: youth-driven insights in opioid harm reduction”

Online

11 September 2024 - 12 September 2024

Youth Rise disseminate key findings from their Catalysts for Change Report, examining qualitative data from 8 countries which highlight the challenges and needs of young people who use opioids, and support rights-based harm reduction approaches.

Publications16 August 2024

The social-structural contexts of cannabis consumption and harm reduction among young Nigerian women

Nelson & Nnam analyse how Nigeria's socio-legal environment surrounding drug use impacts young women's cannabis use patterns, calling for structural-level interventions to foster safer use.

Events

Webinar: Safe festivals and healthy nightlife — sharing experiences among practitioners

Zoom

12 June 2024 - 12 June 2024

EMDD brings together professionals from European festivals to discuss innovative harm-reduction interventions to prevent risky behaviour and promote safe nightlife this summer.

Publications25 April 2024

Mapping a moral panic: News media narratives and medical expertise in public debates on safer supply, diversion, and youth drug use in Canada

Michaud et al. analyse public discourse surrounding safer supply, highlighting potential implications of moral panic for people who use drugs and healthcare access.

Publications11 April 2024

'Youth in power': Addressing sustainability of youth-led drug related organisations

Youth RISE, SSDP International and Young Wave present a sustainability framework to develop skills, knowledge, network and strategies for young people in drug-related organisations internationally.

Publications2 April 2024

Catalysts for change: Youth-driven insights in opioid harm reduction

Youth Rise underscore key challenges for young people who use opioids, including a lack of access to youth-tailored health and harm reduction, enduring stigma, and marginalisation.

Events

Drug policy reform: A comparative dialogue between Ghana and the USA

24 January 2024

An event to discuss progress, setbacks and cross-national lessons toward sensible drug policy.

Events

Quality harm reduction services for youth: Sharing good practices and innovations

Online

9 October 2023

This webinar hosted by EHRA will discuss the provision of high-quality harm reduction services tailored to the specific needs of young people who use drugs in EECA countries.

Publications12 September 2023

Human rights challenges in addressing and countering all aspects of the world drug problem - Report of the OHCHR

OHCHR present their report to the Human Rights Council on the impact of the world drug problem on human rights, urging policymakers to shift towards a health and human-rights centred approach to drug policy.

News12 September 2023

African activists trained in video and media advocacy in Cape Town

In the run up to Africa Policy Week, drug reform activists in Cape Town received video and media training to boost their advocacy efforts and drive positive change.

Publications5 September 2023

Drugs: UK Parliament Home Affairs Committee Third Report of Session 2022–23

The Home Affairs Committee calls for the UK government to review its outdated, drug legislation and adopt a public health approach to drugs.

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