"checkit!: Pioneering Harm Reduction and Drug Market Insights in Vienna"
This presentation offers insights into the work of checkit! Vienna’s addiction prevention and drug-checking organisation. As one of the pioneering institutions of its kind in Europe, checkit! plays a crucial role in harm reduction, health promotion, and monitoring the local drug market. The talk will explore the organization’s goals and methods, demonstrating how drug checking is implemented both at the counselling center and through mobile services in nightlife settings. Participants will learn about the substances submitted for analysis and the discrepancies between expected and actual contents. Additionally, the presentation will discuss current trends in Vienna’s drug market as well as international trends, offering a comprehensive perspective on innovative prevention strategies and their importance for public health.
Host: Harald SITTE