Young Roma people in Serbia are particularly severely affected by the increase in use of traditional psychoactive substances, such as cannabis, inhalants (glue and solvents), heroin and alcohol. EDPI’s local partner, the NGO 'Re Generation', argues that these young people – a high proportion of whom live and work on the streets – are in need of special care.

The occupation of Crimea will have catastrophic consequences on the situation relating to HIV and drug-use

Poorly-prepared teachers and lack of sound knowledge mark Polish drug prevention education in schools, a new state watchdog report concludes.

The Polish model of addiction treatment is facing deepening trouble. The consequences are serious and largely irreversible.

Despite the violent abuses that came to light against people who use drugs, the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) has been recognized by the Serbian government as an important partner in treating people with addictions. NGOs working in the field have expressed serious concerns about the SOC’s ambitions in this area.

One of the worst negative consequences of the global war on drugs is stigma – watch our movie and count the costs with us!

The HCLU is fighting the proposal of the government to criminalize more young people for drug related offences 

The Hungarian government took over the EU presidency – please remind them to follow the principles of evidence-based EU policies!

Watch HCLU’s new movie on a new manifesto for urban drug policies based on evidence and human rights!

This movie is about a global network that aims to challenge the dogma that drug users are worthless