Zürich17°Partly cloudy
Filtered by Topic
Latest Drug Policy news and updates from Switzerland. AI-curated articles covering Drug Policy topics.
← Show All NewsZurich
Zurich is witnessing a concerning resurgence of open drug use and dealing in its city center, prompting increased police patrols and social work intervention. This article investigates the reasons behind this trend and what it means for Switzerland's long-standing 'four-pillar' drug strategy.
about 2 months ago · 1 source
Public Health
Swiss cantonal authorities are proactively establishing measures to combat the anticipated arrival of nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids up to 50 times more powerful than fentanyl. This represents a significant new public health challenge for Switzerland, which has so far been largely spared from the crisis seen in other countries.
Le News
Health
An interim report on Basel's 'Weed Care' pilot project reveals promising results after three years. Authorities note a significant drop in tobacco co-consumption, reduced health risks, and stable overall cannabis use among participants, with non-smoked products gaining popularity.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Public Health
New data from wastewater analysis by the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) indicates a growing trend of ketamine consumption across Switzerland, providing public health officials a novel snapshot of evolving drug use patterns.
Le News
