Reducing the availability of illegal substances through law enforcement and regulation.
Supply Control
Council of the European Union (2010), Draft Council Conclusions on the Creation and Implementation of an EU Policy Cycle for Organised and Serious International Crime
In 2010, the EU introduced a new policy cycle to strengthen the fight against organised and serious international crime. This cycle provides a structured way for Member States to work together, set shared priorities, and respond to cross...
Council of the European Union (2009), Draft Action Plan on Drugs Between the EU and the Western Balkan Countries (2009–2013)
The European Union and Western Balkan countries share a strong interest in tackling drug trafficking and abuse—challenges made more pressing by the region’s location on a key route from Afghanistan to Europe. Since 2003, a dedicated EU...
Council of the European Union (2007), Fourth EU‑Africa Summit
On 2–3 April 2014, African and European leaders met in Brussels for the Fourth EU–Africa Summit under the theme “Investing in People, Prosperity and Peace.” The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between the two continents, built on...
Substance Control Ecosystem
Psychoactive substances are regulated under three key United Nations conventions, agreed by Member States to safeguard public health and prevent illegal drug production: 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs – focused on substances such...
UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs
The 2024 Feedback Survey gathered valuable insights from users of the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs. Running from January to December 2024, it assessed user experiences, explored how Toolkit resources are applied, and identified areas for...
Multilingual Dictionary of Precursors and Chemicals Frequently Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances under International Control
Similar to controlled narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, precursors and chemicals often appear under a wide range of names in commerce and technical literature. This makes the work of national and international drug control...
Toolkit on Stakeholder Engagement: Implementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC)
The UNODC has developed a Toolkit designed to strengthen the capacity of civil society, academia, and the private sector to support the implementation of the UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) and its Protocols. The...
Establishing Global-Regional Collaboration in Drug Demand and Supply Reduction Programs
The presentation deliver about the establishment of the Global-Regional Collaboration in Drug Demand and Supply Reduction Programs. The 2025 World Drug Report figures paint a sobering picture of our reality. Methamphetamine seizures across East and Southeast Asia, reaching 236 tons in 2024, serves as a stark reminder that we are facing an evolving and increasingly sophisticated enemy.
The Global Trend of Stimulant Use
Stimulant use is evolving rapidly with changes in drug markets and new patterns of production and trafficking. This webinar will explore the latest global trends in the use of stimulants and provide a primer for their health and social consequences.
Time: June 17, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST
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European Drugs Summer School (EDSS) 2025
Illicit drugs in Europe: demand, supply and public policies
Special Focus on Synthetic Opioids
Our two week in-person Summer School (23rd of June to 04th of July 2025) prepares professionals and students to meet the complex policy challenges that face Europe and the World in the field of drugs. Teaching staff include scientific experts from the EUDA, researchers, practitioners and policymakers.