Advancing Psychedelic Access in Europe – Inside PAREA’s European Forum of National Psychedelic Societies

István Gábor Takács

On 7 May 2026, policymakers, researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience, and civil society organisations gathered in Brussels for the inaugural meeting of the European Forum of National Psychedelic Societies. The meeting marked an important milestone in building a coordinated European movement to expand safe, evidence-based access to psychedelic-assisted therapies.

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INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND DRUG POLICY: From Principles to Rights-based Action

István Gábor Takács

How can international human rights standards influence real-world drug policy reforms? From the abolition of the death penalty for drug offences in Pakistan to policy changes in Latin America and beyond, Drugreporter’s new short film explores how experts, activists, and policymakers have used the International Guidelines on Human Rights and Drug Policy to advocate for more humane and evidence-based approaches around the world.

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THE UNITED NATIONS DRUG CONTROL SYSTEM

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