A Tragedy Turns Celebration Into Alarm Celebration turned into tragedy at Malaysia’s Pinkfish Festival on New Year’s Eve, as a highly anticipated event became a focus of debate over drug use and safety. What began as an evening of euphoria ended with four people dead, another three hospitalised, and new scrutiny placed on how festivals,...
The European Union and Chile have strengthened their collaboration in tackling drug-related challenges with a new Working Arrangement signed between the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and Chile’s Servicio Nacional para la Prevención y Rehabilitación del Consumo de Drogas y Alcohol (SENDA). The agreement, signed in Santiago by EUDA Executive Director Alexis Goosdeel and SENDA...
If you can’t ‘reduce’, then recycle and ‘reuse’ – well so goes the pithy and very reasonable waste management slogan. There may well be a useful re-task for this meme in the illegal tobacco market and potentially help bio-fuel endeavours of the aviation industry. So, what is going on in this space, and what may...
A recent study delves into the effects of nicotine from both electronic and traditional cigarettes on heart function, shedding light on the potential health risks associated with nicotine exposure. This research utilises a novel approach known as intrinsic frequency (IF) metrics to analyse cardiovascular impacts, offering insights that could shape future public health policies. Study...
The intertwining of technology and drug trafficking presents a complex challenge that demands urgent attention. As societies grapple with the implications of digital advancements, the call for a total ban on drugs and alcohol becomes increasingly imperative. The digital dynamics of drug sales, illustrated by compelling statistics and data, highlight an urgent need for decisive...
In what might go down as the most expensive experiment in missing the point, Australia’s decades-long dance with harm reduction policies has produced results that would be laughable if they weren’t so tragic. New data reveals a sobering reality: whenever harm reduction takes centre stage, drug-related deaths perform their own tragic encore. Historical Context: Australia’s...
Scotland has been grappling with a disproportionately high number of drug-related deaths compared to other European countries, a crisis that has intensified over recent years. This increase has been largely driven by a rise in polydrug use, with particular emphasis on the involvement of designer benzodiazepines like etizolam and prescription drugs such as gabapentinoids. The...
Overview of Alcohol Action Ireland Established in 2003, Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI) serves as the national independent advocate for reducing alcohol harm, focusing on lifting the burden of alcohol harm from individuals, communities, and the state. AAI’s efforts encompass advocacy, research, and information provision, with a particular emphasis on implementing the Public Health (Alcohol) Act...
A determined police force successfully dismantled a drug gang involved in selling large quantities of cocaine and laundering their illicit profits through cryptocurrency accounts, following a surprising lead from a seemingly minor car crash in Cardiff. The investigation was set in motion when officers discovered a phone left behind at the crash site, which led...
Recent statistics reveal a chilling trend in the UK: a significant number of drivers continue to be caught drink-driving multiple times. This phenomenon poses serious questions about the effectiveness of current road safety measures and underscores the urgent need for more stringent enforcement and innovative solutions to curb this dangerous behaviour. The following analysis delves...