Hungary

Jul 11, 2022

Péter Sárosi

Alternatives to Criminal Sanctions for Drug Offenders in Hungary: A Short Overview

This brief overview of the Hungarian system of diversion from the criminal justice system (elterelés) was prepared and submitted to contribute to the assessment of the European Commission on alternatives to criminal sanctions for drug offenders in Europe (PDF).

Feb 18, 2021

Péter Sárosi

EU Launches Infringement against Hungary for Opposing EU Position on Medical Cannabis

Hungary violated the rules when it voted against the EU joint position on medical cannabis at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs last year.

Dec 9, 2020

István Gábor Takács

HepaGo – Supporting people living on the streets during the pandemic

This unique program supports people who use drugs and sex workers who live or work on the streets during the COVID-19 pandemic in Budapest. One of their main goals is to help people get into Hepatitis C treatment. Watch our video and find out how!

Nov 13, 2020

Péter Sárosi

To Prevent Drug Harms, We Need More Than Fear

The Hungarian police launched an anti-drug campaign based on the story of a 17-year-old boy who jumped out from the window while high on drugs. But telling scary stories to young people will not prevent accidents. Creating an environment where young people can access reality-based education and support, can.

Nov 9, 2020

Péter Sárosi

Between Waves: Update on the COVID-19 and Harm Reduction Situation in Europe

An update about how access to harm reduction programs changed in European cities after the lockdown measures were lifted between the first and second waves of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Sep 28, 2020

Péter Sárosi

The Land of Free Palinka: The Hypocrisy of Hungarian Drug Policies

When it comes to drugs, Hungary is the country of extremes. It has one of the most repressive drug laws in the EU – and the most liberal regulation of alcohol at the same time.

Sep 7, 2020

Péter Sárosi

Psychedelics and Mental Health in the COVID-Era

Psychedelics, mental health, COVID-19, and our drug laws: The Silent Pandemic and the search for innovation in the treatment of mental health problems. Please read this article by Beatrix Vas – and watch the movie they produced about research on psychedelics!

Jun 15, 2020

Péter Sárosi

The Militarisation of Hungarian Schools is On the Way

While a growing number of American schools are now considering removing policemen from schools, the Hungarian government has cut drug prevention budgets, and will hire police officers equipped with handcuffs and batons to punish misbehaving students.

May 18, 2020

Péter Sárosi

The Effects of COVID-19 on the Hungarian Drug Market

The Hungarian drug market was affected by the COVID-19 crisis but it is far from being disrupted – read an English summary of an online survey conducted by Drugreporter among its Hungarian readers.

Mar 16, 2020

Péter Sárosi

Harm Reduction Responses to COVID-19 in Europe: Regularly Updated Infopage

On this info page Drugreporter provides regular updates about resources and news on how harm reduction service providers respond to the COVID-19 Epidemic.

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Alternatives to Criminal Sanctions for Drug Offenders in Hungary: A Short Overview

EU Launches Infringement against Hungary for Opposing EU Position on Medical Cannabis

HepaGo – Supporting people living on the streets during the pandemic

To Prevent Drug Harms, We Need More Than Fear

Between Waves: Update on the COVID-19 and Harm Reduction Situation in Europe

The Land of Free Palinka: The Hypocrisy of Hungarian Drug Policies

Psychedelics and Mental Health in the COVID-Era

The Militarisation of Hungarian Schools is On the Way

The Effects of COVID-19 on the Hungarian Drug Market

Harm Reduction Responses to COVID-19 in Europe: Regularly Updated Infopage

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