Polish national focal point
The Polish national focal point Research, Monitoring and International Cooperation Department was established in 2001 and is located within the National Center for Prevention of Addictions under the auspices of the Ministry of Health. The National Center for Prevention of Addictions is a state institution established to implement Poland’s drug policies in the drug demand reduction field. The legal basis for the national focal point and its activity is provided by a Parliamentary Act.
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The market for new psychoactive substances is characterised by the large number of substances that have emerged, with new ones being detected each year.
This page draws on the latest data available to provide an overview of the current situation and emerging drug issues affecting Europe, with a focus on the year up to the end of 2023.
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National Center for Prevention of Addictions
Mr Artur Malczewski
Warsaw
Poland