News & Statements

News Media Statements 34 articles found · clear filter

MediaNews 07.11.2025

Europe Must Bridge Science and Policy in the Fight Against Smoking and Illicit Tobacco. Ignoring data in this field is a crime — lives and public health are at stake

RATIO - Think tank for rational addiction policies hosted an expert seminar in Brno on the “Health Risks from Tobacco Use and the…

Read more →

MediaNews 24.06.2025

The impact of addictions costs Czechia billions annually. Harm reduction, the smart policy focused on prevention of the worst impacts, can save billions!

Experts at our roundtable called for the strengthening of scientifically verified and economically rational decisions in both Cze…

Read more →

MediaNews 19.03.2025

The Illegal Market of Addictive Products Poses a Greater Threat than the Health Impacts

This point was highlighted during the panel discussion “Is the EU’s Approach to Addiction Evidence-Based?”, organized by RATIO - …

Read more →

MediaNews 22.11.2024

AddictCZSK: An international conference connected addiction treatment, mental health, and regulation in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the EU

The international AddictCZSK conference in Bratislava, Slovakia, provided a platform for exchanging experiences and discussing mo…

Read more →

MediaNews 24.10.2024

The use of addictive products is the leading cause of premature death from preventable diseases in Europe

Policymakers should rethink addiction strategies and adopt modern and rational evidence-based addiction policies. Evidence sugges…

Read more →

MediaNews 22.10.2024

The impact of energy drinks on the health of adolescents and the need for regulation

We need stricter regulations on the sale of energy drinks. They pose a serious health risk to adolescents, with research indicati…

Read more →

MediaNews 03.10.2024

Connecting Addictions and Cardiovascular Health in Europe: Roundtable highlights the Importance of Promoting a Rational Approach at the EU Level

RATIO - Think tank for rational addiction policies today organized a roundtable to discuss the relationship between the use of ad…

Read more →

MediaNews 29.08.2024

PRESS RELEASE: Jindřich Vobořil is no longer a National Drug Policy Coordinator but wants to continue to influence the development of addiction policies

Long-time National Drug Policy Coordinator Jindřich Vobořil is leaving his position as of August 31st, 2024. However, he will rem…

Read more →

MediaNews 30.05.2024

Psychedelic-assisted therapy for treating PTSD in Ukraine brings hope to war veterans and the civilians

Ukraine is trying to support the idea that mental health will become an integral part of Ukraine’s “reconstruction.” Czech Republ…

Read more →

← 2 / 4 →