Organizers
Institute for Rational Addiction Policies (IRAP)
Institute for Rational Addiction Policies (IRAP) is a multi-disciplinary think tank based in Brno, Czech Republic, that gathers independent and renowned experts who study the topic of addiction from different perspectives (public and mental health, legislation, economics and market modelling, tax issues, education, and sociological aspects). Together with prevention and awareness-raising activities, IRAP implements research projects to generate insight and important data that could serve as input for legislative and non-legislative discussions at the national and EU levels.
PRIMA
PRIMA is a non-governmental organisation established in 1998 and based in the Slovak capital Bratislava. Prima’s multidisciplinary professional team works towards preventing risky behaviour in various target groups with an emphasis on a Harm Reduction approach. Our team consists of social workers, psychologists, a lawyer, doctor, nurse, social assistant and volunteers. We provide low-threshold services to people who use drugs, sex workers, homeless people and people from marginalized groups.
Harm Reduction Academy (HRA)
Harm Reduction Academy (HRA) brings together addiction experts from various European countries. Drawing upon significant and solid research, HRA raises awareness about addiction disorders and related risks. To provide a comprehensive perspective, our activities are focused on connecting addictions to other related topics such as social factors, mental health, treatment, or substance abuse. Importantly, we also focus on our own research and the applicability of new data in practice.