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EURAD is a volunteer non-profit drug information network and advocacy organization that promotes the creation of healthy drug-free cultures in the world and opposes the legalization of drugs.
EURAD upholds a comprehensive approach to drug issues involving prevention, education, intervention/treatment, and law enforcement/interdiction.
EURAD's aim is to provide policymakers, the media, and the public with current information, factual research, expert resources, and to counter drug advocacy propaganda.
EURAD Foundation is not religiously or politically affiliated
and addresses social and political issues only when they concern
drugs. EURAD works closely with scientists and experts in the field
of drug abuse.
- Are you concerned that a family member might be using
drugs?
- Are you concerned
about your own drug use?
- Do you need advice?
If so call or e-mail us.
Please be assured of complete
confidentiality.
EURAD ‘s Dublin office receives financial support from the Irish government through the Eastern Health Board. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Outreach Project (DROP) provides additional support.
EURAD’s finances are also derived from membership fees and donations.
We rely on your help to help others as we are a voluntary Reg. No. Stichting 41155759 BIC: ABNANL2A; IBAN: NL87ABNA0423468111 the Hague. |
Background
& Stand-Point
EURAD - A grass roots forum for co-operation among organisations
of parents, youth and concerned citizens was formally launched
at a press conference at the Parliament of Europe at Strasbourg
on 25th October, 1988.
The need for EURAD was increasingly felt by parents and concerned
citizens in order to promote the informal exchange of support and
fresh ideas between countries. Another reason was that the European
Community was to become a single market in 1992. In view of the
free movement of people and goods, EURAD considers it urgent to
unite in a common voice and oppose the legalisation propaganda
pervading certain European countries.
At a constituting meeting held in Berlin in April 1989, funded
by the European Commission, EURAD was established as a foundation
with its seat in The Hague. Members from Denmark, England, Finland,
West Germany, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden
formed a Council.
Prevention & Intervention
EURAD supplies up to date and accurate information to parents,
students, teachers, social workers anyone interested. Also ' hot
line crises intervention ' discussion sessions and guidance for
treatment.
Influence on Authorities
Eurad works to influence politicians, law enforcers and other
authorities by drawing general attention to drug problems, prevention,
treatment and aftercare.
Co - 0peration
The parent' s organisations work in their countries in co-operation
with schools, social workers, medical experts, youth workers, police
and other organisations. They also maintain international contacts
to share information, knowledge and experiences.
EURAD’s Affiliates: USA,,South America,Canada Africa, Middle East, New Zealand, Australia,UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland,Iceland, Switzerland, Romania, Lithuania, Italy.
Memberships: PREVnet; WANGO: CONGO (Consultative Status at UN); Participatory Status Council of Europe; Strasbourg. NGO Committee on Narcotic Drugs at UN Office; Vienna; -: Reg. No. Stichting EURAD 41155759, Chamber of Commerce; the Hague; the Netherlands.
Member of Civil Society Forum on Drugs in Europe at EC.
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International President:
Renée Besseling, Sweden.
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