The support of the Pompidou Group in the formulation of drug policies was praised by the Minister of Health in Lisbon He participated in the 18th Ministerial Conference of the Council of Europe on "Human rights at the heart of drugs and addictions policies"[/QUOTE]
The support of the of the Pompidou Group in the formulation of evidence-based and effective drug policies was praised by Minister of Health Michael Hadjipandela during the 18th Ministerial Conference of the Council of Europe on "Human rights at the heart of drugs and addictions policies", held on 13-14 December in Lisbon.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, Hatzipandela said in his speech that the Pompidou Group of the Council of Europe provides great support to all its members in broadening policies to include addictive behaviour related to the use of illegal and legal substances such as alcohol and tobacco, as well as new forms of addictions such as internet gambling and gambling.
He also stressed that the aim is to assist Member States in fulfilling their obligations under the Council of Europe and United Nations Conventions when implementing their drug policies.
As mentioned, the Conference was held in view of the end of the Portuguese Presidency, offering countries the opportunity to exchange views on recent policy developments and challenges in the field of addictions.
It is also added that during the Conference, the representatives of the Pompidou Group adopted the new Work Programme for the period 2023-2025, while the Ministers of Health adopted the Lisbon Declaration, which will constitute a collective commitment for the purpose of establishing a common policy.
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