Contemporary issues

This session offers insights into how evolving drug policies and public health interventions respond to these emerging challenges across different regions. The presentations address a broad array of topics related to drug policy, public health, and substance use. It includes discussions on the environmental impact of illicit drug production, the growing debates around cannabis policy reform, the role of e-cigarettes in smoking cessation, and the health concerns related to anabolic androgenic steroid use, particularly among older men.