Policy Paper: “Harm Reduction Works! A call to invest in a European health-based drug policy”

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The new policy paper outlines urgent recommendations for the EU and Member States, including

  1. Making drug use an EU health priority;
  2. Ensuring a balanced EU Drug Strategy 2026–2030;
  3. Establishing dedicated EU-level funding for harm reduction; and
  4. Prioritising decriminalisation and responsible regulation.

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Read the full policy paper here>>>.