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Latest synthetic drugs news 

UNODC: CND decision on international control of Butonitazene enters into force in June 2024

June 26, 2024October 31, 2024 admin_unodc

VIENNA, Austria – June 2024: The decision adopted by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) during its 67th regular session from 18 to 22

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UNODC and SMART Forensics activities 

Leveraging practical expertise to develop national early warning systems in Southeast Asia

June 11, 2024January 29, 2025 admin_unodc

The synthetic drug market in East and Southeast Asia has continued to expand as supply of traditional drugs, such as

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Latest synthetic drugs news Publications 

UNODC report: Record amount of methamphetamine seized in East and Southeast Asia as synthetic drug market expands and evolves

May 28, 2024October 31, 2024 admin_unodc

Vientiane (Lao PDR), 28 May 2024 – The synthetic drug market in East and Southeast Asia continues to grow at

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Latest synthetic drugs news Publications 

UNODC: Semi-synthetics diversify the cannabis market and raise concerns about the health protection of minors

May 28, 2024October 31, 2024 admin_unodc

VIENNA, Austria – May 2024: There is a considerable expansion of new cannabis products, containing delta-9-THC, cannabidiol (known as CBD)

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UNODC: First reported NPS in 2023 show strong increase in synthetic opioids as stimulants and synthetic cannabinoids diversify

April 30, 2024October 31, 2024 admin_unodc

VIENNA, Austria – April 2024: Based on preliminary information from 16 countries, 31 new psychoactive substances (NPS) have been identified

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UNODC: Five NPS “scheduled” at the 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

March 31, 2024October 31, 2024 admin_unodc

VIENNA, Austria – March 2024: At its 67th regular session from 18 to 22 March 2024, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

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UNODC EWA: Nitazenes – a new group of synthetic opioids emerges

February 29, 2024October 31, 2024 admin_unodc

VIENNA, Austria – February 2024:  Nitazenes are a group of synthetic opioids that have emerged in recent years. They are

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WHO: World Health Organization recommends five NPS for scheduling

December 12, 2023October 31, 2024 admin_unodc

Vienna, Austria – December 2023: Since its establishment in 2013, the UNODC Early Warning Advisory (EWA) on new psychoactive substances (NPS)

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Detection of metonitazene

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 admin_unodc

Metonitazene is a substance in the nitazenes substance group with potent synthetic opioid effects, similar to fentanyl. In a review

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UNODC: CND decision on international control of ADB-BUTINACA, alpha-PiHP and 3-methylmethcathinone enters into force

November 22, 2023October 31, 2024 admin_unodc

VIENNA, Austria – November 2023: The decision adopted by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) during its 66th Session, from 13 to 17 March 2023, to

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UNODC and SMART Forensics activities

Regional drug experts discuss enhancing responses to emerging drug-related challenges
UNODC and SMART Forensics activities 

Regional drug experts discuss enhancing responses to emerging drug-related challenges

September 12, 2024January 29, 2025 admin_unodc

The UNODC SMART Forensics programme organized its annual regional workshop for East and Southeast Asia on 10-12 September 2024 in

Leveraging practical expertise to develop national early warning systems in Southeast Asia
UNODC and SMART Forensics activities 

Leveraging practical expertise to develop national early warning systems in Southeast Asia

June 11, 2024January 29, 2025 admin_unodc
Public health concerns rise as methamphetamine use increases in the Pacific
UNODC and SMART Forensics activities 

Public health concerns rise as methamphetamine use increases in the Pacific

November 16, 2023November 23, 2023 admin_unodc
Ministers from the Mekong region and UNODC agree to Beijing Declaration
UNODC and SMART Forensics activities 

Ministers from the Mekong region and UNODC agree to Beijing Declaration

September 6, 2023November 22, 2023 admin_unodc
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