Drug Preparedness (DRUG-PREP)

DRUG-PREP - Strengthening preparedness of drug information systems and drug policy capacities to respond to emerging drug trends and challenges.

Objectives

The overall aim of DRUG-PREP is to contribute to enhanced preparedness and resilience of EU countries’ drug surveillance systems and effective policymaking.

1. Identify and assess current needs and responses to emerging drug problems in European countries; 
2. Identify possible future trends and developments using strategic foresight; 
3. Strengthen capacity building of national surveillance systems by sharing of experience on preparedness and foresight; 
4. Translate gained knowledge into the national policy domain, including implementing foresight for strategic decision-making on drug policies. 

Implementation

DRUG-PREP includes six work packages:

• WP1 Management and coordination of the action
• WP2 Research on the current situation
• WP3 Research on the future situation
• WP4 Capacity building of National Drug Observatories
• WP5 Capacity building of policymakers
• WP6 Dissemination      

Partners

• Stichting Trimbos Instituut, Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction (NL)
• Sciensano (BE)
• Stichting De Regenboog Groep (NL)
• Serviço de Intervenção nos Comportamentos Aditivos e nas Dependências (PT)
• Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos (FI)
• The Health Research Board (IE)
• Urad Vlady Ceske Republiky (CZ)

Funding

DRUG-PREP project is funded by the European Union’s Justice Programme – Drugs Policy Initiatives.  

Contact information

Tuukka Tammi
Programme Director
tel. +358 29 524 8717
tuukka.tammi(a)thl.fi

Inari Viskari
Specialist
tel. +358 29 524 7909  
inari.viskari(a)thl.fi

Ali Unlu
Senior Researcher
tel. +358 29 524 7071
ali.unlu(a)thl.fi

Sanna Rönkä
Senior Specialist
Reitox National Focal Point
tel +358 29 524 7369
sanna.ronka(a)thl.fi