Marko Verdenik is a seasoned expert in drug safety and harm reduction, helping reshape the conversation around substance use in Slovenia and region.

What can we learn from a decade of monitoring the drug scene? Marko shares stories from his career at DrogArt, including the impact of MDMA, new trends in synthetic substances, and how club culture reflects society’s struggles. Explore the fine line between risk and responsibility, the role of education in reducing harm, and the future of substance testing—and much more.

Marko Verdenik

https://www.drogart.org/ekipa/marko-verdenik/

DrogArt

https://www.drogart.org/

Photo by DrogArt

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DrogArt

https://www.drogart.org/

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