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        Promoting innovation and excellence to face the rapid diffusion of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) in the EU : the outcomes of the ReDNet project

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        Corazza, Ornella
        Assi, Sulaf
        Simonato, Pierluigi
        Corkery, John
        Bersani, Saverio
        Demetrovics, Zsolt
        Stair, Jacqueline
        Fergus, Suzanne
        Pezzolesi, Cinzia
        Pasinetti, Manuela
        Deluca, Paolo
        Drummond, C.
        Blaszko, Ursula
        Moskalewicz, Jacek
        Mervo, Barbara
        Di Furia, Lucia
        Farre, Magi
        Flesland, Liv
        Pisarska, Agnieszka
        Shapiro, Harry
        Siemann, Holger
        Skutle, Arvid
        Sferrazza, Elias
        Torrens, Marta
        Sambola, Farran
        van der Kreeft, Peer
        Scherbaum, Norbert
        Schifano, Fabrizio
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        2299/11529
        Abstract
        Objectives: The recent emergence of new psychoactive compounds (NPS) has raised prominent challenges in the fields of drug policy, substance use research, public health and service provision. The Recreational Drugs European Network (ReDNet) project, funded by the European Commission, was implemented to improve the information stream to young people and professionals about effects/risks of NPS identifying online products and disseminating relevant information through technological tools. Methods: Regular multilingual qualitative assessments of websites, drugs fora and other online resources were carried out using the Google search engine in 8 languages from collaborating countries. These included: the UK, Norway, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Italy and Spain. Products were tested and prevention messages were developed and disseminated via technological tools such as interactive websites, SMS alert, social networking (Facebook, Twitter), Multimedia (You Tube), Smartphone applications (iPhone), and virtual learning environments (Second Life). Results: The ReDNet project established itself as the first Europe-wide prevention programme designed for NPS based on the efficacy of novel ICT-based forms of intervention. More than 650 NPS products and combinations were identified; relevant information was disseminated to target population and advice was given to both EU/ international agencies and national policy makers. Conclusions: Web monitoring activities are essential for mapping the diffusion of NPS and the use of technological tools can be successfully incorporated in specific prevention programmes. Furthermore, the involvement of multi-disciplinary international partnerships was and continues to be fundamental for responding to such a prominent challenge.
        Publication date
        2013-07-25
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        Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental
        Published version
        https://doi.org/10.1002/hup.2299
        Other links
        http://hdl.handle.net/2299/11529
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