Free Webinar Invitation. Join us on 20 April 2026 for an in‑depth discussion on “The Landscape of Synthetic Opioids: Emerging Synthetic Compounds and Public Health Challenges.”
RSVP: [email protected]
Synthetic drugs are evolving faster than countries can respond.
UNODC is working with forensic laboratories in West Africa to improve drug and precursor identification and analysis, enabling more effective, efficient and targeted responses to emerging threats. More in our video:
📢.@UNODC_COAFG New report shows drug use in Afghanistan is shifting from traditional substances (Hashish, Opium) to synthetic drugs (Methamphetamine, Tablet K) & pharmaceutical medicines (codeine, barbiturates).
🔍 Read the full report: https://t.co/Sbufp8AkmN
A powerful session examined the growing link between online pathways and suicide risk. Grateful to our expert speakers, lived‑experience voices, and to @darrenpaffey and @mollyroseorg for their leadership.
Next event: Emerging Drug Trends in Sport – 16 June - House of Commons.
📰 The latest edition of Drugnet Europe is out!
🎄 Explore our December updates: https://t.co/7IDjcZGiB0
👉 Subscribe to Drugnet Europe: https://t.co/XvuSEwqghh
Across Latin America, more than 2 million kg of marijuana are seized each year.
In Paraguay, 688 kg were safely disposed of with the support of UNODC, which provided technical expertise and guidance to prevent diversion risks and protect communities and public health.
Excited to take part at this event on global health and to deliver a keynote tomorrow at KSAPT in Riyadh on a panel dedicated to novel psychoactive substances and performance enhancers International Society For The Study Of Emerging Drugs UniTrento DIPSCO University of Herts
📣Current NPS Threats Vol. 8 launched!
🚨Benzodiazepine & synthetic opioid NPS remained prevalent in 2024, with new nitazenes + brorphine analogues emerging.
👉 Explore the report &✔️check the NEW response options section!
🔗: https://t.co/cBCfEwqcgH @UNODC_SDS@CanadaFP
The XI International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances wrapped up after 1.5 days of dynamic discussions with experts from 40+ countries in Nice & online. A global community united to tackle emerging challenges in NPS. Huge thanks to all who made it possible! #NPS2025
Day 1 of the XI International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances kicked off in Nice 🇫🇷! Experts from 40 countries shared insights on NPS research, policy, and public health.
Collaboration continues tomorrow! 🌍🧠
#NPSConference#EmergingDrugs#PublicHealth#DrugPolicy
The XI International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances wrapped up after 1.5 days of dynamic discussions with experts from 40+ countries in Nice & online. A global community united to tackle emerging challenges in NPS. Huge thanks to all who made it possible! #NPS2025
Day 1 of the XI International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances kicked off in Nice ����🇷! Experts from 40 countries shared insights on NPS research, policy, and public health.
Collaboration continues tomorrow! 🌍🧠
#NPSConference #EmergingDrugs #PublicHealth #DrugPolicy
🇸🇦 Our President Prof. @OCorazza represented @IssedNet at #KSAPT in Riyadh, joining a panel on novel psychoactive substances & performance enhancers. The goal: global collaboration for informed policy & best practices. The conversation continues next week in Nice at #NPSXI.
Join us in Nice 🇫🇷 for the XI International NPS Conference!
📅 3–4 Nov 2025 | Hybrid
🌍 Experts from 50+ countries on emerging drugs, policy, harm reduction & psychedelics.
🔗 Register: https://t.co/QGIsJgjQ38
#NPSConference2025#DrugPolicy
Join us in Nice 🇫🇷 for the XI International NPS Conference!
📅 3–4 Nov 2025 | Hybrid
🌍 Experts from 50+ countries on emerging drugs, policy, harm reduction & psychedelics.
🔗 Register: https://t.co/QGIsJgjQ38
#NPSConference2025#DrugPolicy
📢 Today in Panama City:
Exploring anti-doping strategies across Latin America with global experts, supported by WADA’s Social Science Research Grant Program.
#AntidopingStrategiesLATAM#ProyectoPanamáConference