Policy Work

Drug Policy Development and Reform

ENCOD’s policy work connects civil society, experts, and real-world experience to shape drug policy development and reform. We analyse frameworks, contribute to policy debates, and support evidence-based approaches, influencing drug policy across local, national, European, and global levels.

Cannabinoids Regulation, Use, and Drug Policy Impact

Cannabinoids remains central to cannabis policy, shaping regulation, markets, and public debate worldwide. ENCOD advocates evidence-based THC regulation addressing access, safety, and social realities, challenging stigma and prohibition models while supporting balanced cannabis policies that reflect actual use patterns across societies.

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Stimulants, Criminalisation, and Drug Policy Reform

Stimulants such as coca leaf, khat, cocaine, and amphetamines are at the centre of debates on prohibition, regulation, public health, and human rights. ENCOD examines how drug policies affect producers, consumers, communities, and markets across different regions.

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Opioids, Public Health, and Regulatory Frameworks

Opioids and other sedatives raise complex questions around medical access, harm reduction, dependency, and drug control. ENCOD explores policies that balance public health objectives, human rights protections, and the societal consequences of criminalisation.

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Psychedelics, Traditional Knowledge, and Legal Change

Psychedelics are increasingly shaping discussions on therapeutic access, indigenous practices, scientific research, and legal reform. ENCOD promotes evidence-based approaches that respect cultural traditions, individual freedoms, and evolving regulatory frameworks.

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How We Shape Drug Policy

From Knowledge to Influence

ENCOD’s policy work follows a structured approach, combining research, analysis, and engagement to influence drug policy. Through collaboration and expertise, we contribute to policy development, ensuring informed, evidence-based approaches shape decisions across local, national, European, and global levels.

  • We analyse drug policy landscapes, identifying legal frameworks, emerging trends, and key challenges, building a clear understanding of how policies develop and where civil society can contribute effectively.

  • We gather evidence, lived experiences, and expert knowledge, producing analysis that supports informed dialogue, strengthens arguments, and contributes to balanced, evidence-based drug policy development across diverse contexts.

     

  • We engage with stakeholders, institutions, and decision-makers, contributing perspectives, facilitating dialogue, and ensuring civil society voices are represented in policy discussions at national, European, and international levels.

  • We translate knowledge into policy influence, supporting advocacy efforts, shaping recommendations, and contributing to long-term change, ensuring drug policy development reflects evidence, human rights, and evolving societal realities.

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Harm Reduction

Health, Safety, and Evidence-Based Approaches

ENCOD promotes harm reduction in cannabinoid policy by supporting safer use, informed choices, and balanced regulation. We work to reduce risks, address misinformation, and ensure policies reflect real use patterns, contributing to public health, individual wellbeing, and more effective drug policy approaches.

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Drug Policy Reform

Towards Fair and Evidence-Based Regulation

ENCOD works to advance cannabinoid policy reform by promoting fair, evidence-based regulation. We challenge ineffective prohibition models, support responsible legal frameworks, and contribute to policy development that reflects social realities, protects rights, and creates more effective and balanced approaches to cannabis.

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Campaigns

Coordinated Action for Drug Policy Reform

ENCOD and its members lead coordinated campaigns advancing drug policy reform and harm reduction across Europe and beyond. Through initiatives such as Educate Not Lie, Support Don’t Punish, Grow Your Rights, and safe supply advocacy, we promote evidence-based approaches, public health, and human rights.
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Drug Policy Insights

Explore ENCOD’s blogposts on drug policy reform, covering legal frameworks, regulatory models, public health approaches, and emerging developments, offering analysis and perspectives supporting informed, evidence-based policymaking across Europe and global drug policy landscapes.

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