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Alcohol regulation - Policy paper

The Czech Republic has long been one of the countries with high levels of alcohol consumption and a high health and economic burd…

Statement on the media campaign of the Czech Police on kratom

The Czech government decided last week that kratom will not be banned and that the functioning of the newly introduced very stric…

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…