The Reitox Academy is a training programme which addresses the training and information needs of the EMCDDA's national partners. The Reitox Academy includes a wide array of courses and seminars on key EMCDDA technical tools and techniques. It aims to utilise the best expertise available in both the agency and Member States. It also addresses training needs related to setting up and developing national focal points and their expert networks.
The learning objectives for this program are to enhance the Futures Literacy skills of participants by working with the notions of uncertainty, projections, and scenarios. Participants will experiment with selected methods and tools in a structured foresight process concerning the future of synthetic drug use. This process aims to facilitate the development of alternative scenario snapshots of synthetic drug use over a 20-year perspective, gathering insights regarding potential future opportunities, threats, and policy or research responses. Additionally, participants will gain an understanding of the usage and role of scenarios in strategizing and decision-making processes.