International Symposium: Addressing Europe’s Drug Problem

Addressing Europe’s Drug Problem: Combating Drug Trafficking and Substance Misuse
Time: 10:00am — 4:30pm

This International Symposium provides a timely opportunity for practitioners and stakeholders across Europe to discuss the latest challenges and consider the next steps needed to win the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance misuse through holistic, multi-level and cross-border approaches.

Programme

09:15
Registration and Morning Refreshments

10:00
Chair’s Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:10
The Current European Framework on Illicit Drugs and New Psychoactive Substances

1. Following Up on the EU Drugs Strategy: Evaluating Control Measures and Member States’ Actions
2. Analysing the EU Early Warning System Efficiency
3. Monitoring Drug Trends and Developments, Assessing the Risk of NPS
4. Promoting City-level Drugs Policy
5. Recommendations for Future Policy Action

10:40
First Round of Discussions

11:10
Morning Coffee Break

11:30
Tackling Drug Trafficking Across Europe: Discussing Law Enforcement Measures and Emerging Challenges

1. Tackling Drug Production and Trafficking: Strengthening International and Regional Coordination and Cooperation amongst EU countries and other Stakeholders
2. The Internet and the Deep Web: A Vast Marketplace for Drugs and NPS
3. Matching an Evolving Drug Market:  Developing New Instruments and Policies to Tackle the New Challenges Posed by New Substances and ‘Legal Highs’
4. New Threats and Realities in Preventing and Addressing the World Drug Problem

12:00
Second Round of Discussions

12:30
Networking Lunch

13:30
Reducing Drug Consumption: Promoting Specialised Drug Treatment Services and Education Programmes

1. Developing High Quality Prevention Policies:  The European Drug Prevention Quality Standards
2. Addressing Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies: Promoting Substance Use Treatment and Rehabilitation Policies and Practices
3. Targeting Youth: Developing Prevention Programmes in Schools and Nightlife Settings
4. Recommendations for Future Action

14:00
Third Round of Discussions

14:30
Afternoon Coffee Break

14:50
Fighting Substance Misuse and Drug Trafficking through Alternative Approaches

1. Examples of Successful National/Regional Drug Strategies
2. Implementing Effective Harm Reduction Strategies
3. Rethinking Drug Prohibition and Criminalisation Approaches
4. Recommendations and Conclusions

15:20
Fourth Round of Discussions

15:50
Chair’s Summary and Closing Remarks

16:00
Networking Reception

16:30
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