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Drug and Illicit Markets

Using innovative methods, we offer evidence-based insights into the size and nature of online and offline illicit markets and provide expert assessments on drug policy both nationally and internationally.

Research, commentary, and events

Project
Drug-related corruption in Schiphol Airport and the Port of Rotterdam
RAND Europe evaluated drug-related corruption threats at Schiphol Airport and the Port of Rotterdam, identifying several vulnerabilities, future risks, and possible policy solutions.
Project
Evaluating individual placement and support for alcohol and drug dependence
IPS is an evidence-based programme that helps people with mental health challenges find employment. Public Health England conducted a trial that expanded the programme to help people in treatment for substance misuse. Our researchers conducted a process evaluation of the trial.
Commentary
Political Manifestos Should Do Better Than “Legalise It”
After years of political deadlock, a new era for drug policy in the Netherlands seems to be on the horizon. At least two factors are increasing politicians' appetite for change: increased awareness of the problems of drug-related organized crime in the Netherlands, and Dutch drug policy no longer being ahead of the curve.
Project
Drug Strategy Investment in Treatment And Recovery (D-SITAR) Evaluation
RAND Europe is evaluating the first three years of the 'From Harm to Hope' drug strategy treatment and recovery portfolio in England.
Project
Analysis of non-profit models of cannabis regulation
The Swiss Federal Office for Public Health commissioned RAND Europe to provide an overview of non-commercial regulation models for cannabis.
Project
Evaluating the closed coffeeshop chain cannabis experiment in the Netherlands
Researchers examined the possible effects of an experiment to cultivate and deliver quality-controlled cannabis through a closed supply chain for coffeeshops in the Netherlands.
Event
2023 Conference of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP)
RAND Europe hosted the ISSDP 2023 Conference in Leuven, Belgium on 30 May – 1 June 2023.
Announcement
Hoorens, Pardal present at drug policy conferences
With research and presentations by Stijn Hoorens and Mafalda Pardal at recent drug policy conferences, RAND Europe has made a name for itself in the drug policy research community, with more to come in 2023.
Commentary
Cannabis Legalization in Europe: Planning Ahead
Since 2012, multiple jurisdictions have changed their laws to legalize the production, possession, and use of cannabis for nonmedical purposes. While most of these changes took place in the Americas, there are signs that the European legal landscape might be changing, too.
Project
New insights into the medical use of cannabis
Researchers are examining the latest developments and available evidence concerning the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoids for the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.

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