Pioneers and policymakers in drug checking from Austria will share their experiences and insights on successfully establishing and maintaining drug checking services. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of the practical challenges and key considerations involved in setting up drug checking initiatives. The session will also include a Q&A, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.

co-curated by Nights

English Policy & Politics / Administration Health / Harm Reduction

Moderation

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  Tatjana Gabrielli she/her

  Psychosocial services in Vienna & Office of Addiction and Drug Policy of Vienna & Suchthilfe Wien Austria

  Tatjana is the Head of Communication for Psychosocial Services in Vienna, as well as for the Office of Addiction and Drug Policy of Vienna and Suchthilfe Wien. The work in media and public relations aims to raise public awareness and …

Speakers

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  Peter Hacker he/him

  City of Vienna Austria

  Peter Hacker has been working for the City of Vienna since 1982. In 1985 he joined the team of then Mayor Helmut Zilk and was responsible for community services, youth and social affairs. From 1992 until 2003, he was the Drug Coordinator …

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  Rainer Schmid prof.

  checkit! Austria

  One of the co-founders of ‘checkit!’ Vienna in the 1990’s. Studied chemistry and toxicology in Vienna and, after a period in the US, worked until retirement as professor at the General University Hospital-Medical …

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