Drug Prevention and Information Programme: action grants - specific transnational projects

All projects submitted must be within the scope of the Drug Prevention and Information Programme 2007-2013. They may consist of transnational programmes, studies and research, exchange of best practice, training, study visits, staff exchanges, seminars, meetings, conferences or a combination of these.

The following types of projects can be co-funded based on the specific objectives of the programme:

(a) Ensure the expansion of the knowledge base, the exchange of information and identification and dissemination of good practices in the area of drug-demand reduction
Exchange of knowledge on and/ or development of effective approaches in prevention, in particular interactive interventions following social influence approaches and life-skills (e.g. interactive teaching, conflict handling, coping skills).
Develop prevention approaches including brief intervention and assessment specifically targeting the combined use of licit and illicit substances (poly-drug use), in particular aimed at young people.
Develop successful models for E-health interventions for early detection, self-management and brief interventions aimed at drug users and/or their families.
Development of approaches in selective prevention targeted at vulnerable groups at high risk of developing problem drug use (e.g. families at risk, young offenders, homeless, prisoners).
Development of preventive and treatment approaches that take into account the needs of specific drug user groups (e.g. sex workers, (pregnant) women, migrant and minority groups, specific age groups).
Exchange of best-practices on treatment programmes targeted at non-opioid drug users (e.g. cocaine, cannabis)
Development of innovative approaches aimed at preventing relapse and at reintegration and rehabilitation of (long-term) drug users.

(b) Raise awareness of the health and social problems caused by drug use or which influence drug consumption, and to encourage an open dialogue with a view to promoting a better understanding of the phenomenon of drugs
Exchange of best practice on innovative awareness raising campaigns targeted at young people and integrated with prevention activities on the risks associated with drug use.
Exchange of best practice on innovative approaches, also, via the internet, to provide information and advice to parents/family and members/carers of drugs users to support their involvement in preventing the use of drugs by young people.

(c) Support measures aimed at preventing drug use, including by addressing reduction of drug-related harm and treatment methods taking into account the latest state of scientific knowledge;
Identify and develop innovative approaches in harm reduction to reduce drug-related deaths, in particular targeting poly-drug use and non-opioid drug users.
Develop and implement approaches to reduce drug-related harm to drug users in prisons and/or on release from prison and improve their access to treatment.
Develop models of good practise in information and training for staff in emergency services and recreational settings (Nightclubs, pubs, etc) to effectively respond to drug-related incidences.

(d) Projects aimed at the involvement of civil society in the implementation of the European Union's Drug Strategy and Action Plans on Drugs.
Exchange of best-practices on cooperation between authorities and civil society at local and/ or regional level, by public services providing prevention, education, harm reduction, and law enforcement working together with voluntary organisations and service providers from civil society.

(e) Projects aimed at the monitoring, implementation and evaluation of specific actions under the Drugs Action Plans 2005-2008 and 2009-2012.
Development and exchange of best practice in policy and programme evaluation at different levels in the drug field (local, regional and national in line with the drugs action plans.