Media: Contact person for an open exchange on the subject of addiction.

The handling of addictive substances should be based on scientific findings – that is what we are committed to! With our expertise we want to contribute to an informed dialogue with the public.

We are happy to answer media questions, provide information on addiction-specific issues and make our experts available to you as dialogue partners.

Arud in the media

Tagesanzeiger | 27. May 2025 | Cannabis

4,400 people in Zurich use cannabis legally – yet many still rely on the black market

For a year now, study participants in the Canton of Zurich have been legally accessing cannabis. Thilo Beck, Co-Head Psychiatry, is accompanying the study and highlights its positive impact on health.

srf | 17. February 2025 | Cannabis

Switzerland: Will cannabis soon be legal?

The Health Commission has presented a draft bill to legalize cannabis use for adults. Barbara Gysi and Thilo Beck explain why the proposal makes sense and what it will take to implement successfully.

srf | 30. July 2024 | Cocaine

Interdisciplinary care for users of anabolic agents in recreational sports in Switzerland – a first clinic has opened in Zurich

Arud offers holistic and specialised medical care for recreational anabolic steroid users. The knowledge gained is used for further research and development.

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Press release

30. May 2024 | Drug policy

For an open exchange on addiction issues