We connect experts, lawmakers, the market, and the public.

Striving for a modern drug policy based on data, health protection, and human rights that delivers tangible results.

About us

Creating sustainable and fair regulation

Regulation means strictly controlled availability with clear rules and restrictions. We connect research, policy-making, and public administration. We produce analyses, organize expert meetings, and help individuals and institutions navigate the field of psychoactive and psychomodulatory substances.

Research and legislation

We are providing materials for lawmakers and officials
Proposing changes based on expert data
Monitoring developments in Czech and EU legislation
Supporting research on psychomodulatory substances
Consulting with institutions and informal platforms

Education and public awareness

We are organizing workshops, debates, and trainings
Publishing expert and popular texts
Helping the public understand complex topics clearly
Supporting open public discussion

Collaboration and advocacy

We are connecting experts from different fields
Representing expert voices in policy-making
Participating in working groups and interdisciplinary platforms
Promoting dialogue between research, policy, and practice

What we do

Our key activities

Research and legislation

Analyses, strategies, decision-making recommendations

Awareness and education

Debates, trainings, accessible publications

Collaboration

Connecting experts across disciplines

Conferences and networking

Meetings of experts from the public and private sectors

Legislation monitoring

Tracking legal developments in the Czech Republic and EU

Expert support for institutions

Methodologies, consultations, expert outputs for public administration

Our Team

Institute structure

Our internal decisions and activities are supported by an expert team. We communicate and coordinate our activities with external councils.

Internal

External

Pavel Zbožínek

founder and director of UPEL

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Mgr. Vladěna Sobasová

Head of Legislative and Strategic Affairs

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Join us

Become a member!

Gain access to essential information and co-create modern market regulation for psychoactive substances.

Why join?

Take part in shaping legislation in the EU and the Czech Republic in the field of psychoactive substances.
Collaborate directly with experts and policymakers on effective regulation.
Get exclusive access to market analyses and legislative changes.
Promote responsible business within a clearly defined legislative framework.
Participate in strategic meetings and consultations with key partners.