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Policy Brief – Implementation Priorities for Oversight of the Regulated Market in Psychomodulatory Substances

The regulation of psychomodulatory substances has represented, as of January 1, 2025, a major shift in Czech drug policy toward t…

Position on the Introduction of Regulated Over-the-Counter Dispensing of Medical Cannabis in the Czech Republic

The current medical cannabis system does not reflect the real needs of an ageing society.

Statement on the proposal for a new European drugs strategy

The European Commission has presented a new EU drugs strategy and action plan aimed at combating the illicit drug market. The str…

AddictEU 2025: Experts Call for Evidence-Based Integration of Mental Health and Addiction Policy in Europe

Brussels, December 3, 2025 – The third annual AddictEU conference convened in Brussels today, bringing together nearly 20 interna…

New regulation on e-cigarettes comes into force. Stricter rules for sale and use

New regulation on e-cigarettes comes into force. Stricter rules for sale and use As of today, 1 December 2025, a new regulation …

AddictEU 2025 takes place on 3 December in Brussels

Kratom Becomes a Regulated Psychomodulatory Substance – Products Can Be Sold Only Under Licence

The Government published a new regulation designating kratom as a regulated psychomodulatory substance. This marks the start of a…

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

The Institute for Rational Addiction Policies hosted an expert seminar in Brno on the “Health Risks from Tobacco Use and the Chal…

Illicit Tobacco in the EU: Key Facts and Policy Recommendations for MEPs

The illicit tobacco trade undermines taxation policies, damages public budgets, and increases access to cheap and potentially dan…