Jindřich Vobořil is a leading Czech expert in drug policy, prevention, and harm reduction with 30+ years of experience. As the Czech National Drug Coordinator (2010–2018, 2021–2024), he shaped national strategies and regulatory reforms on psychoactive substances, medical cannabis, and gambling. His work has influenced EU and global policies through EUDA, UNODC, and the European Commission. He founded the Institute for Rational Addiction Policies, promoting a balanced approach that integrates prevention, treatment, and a regulated market for low-risk alternatives. The institute emphasizes risk-based regulation, ensuring safer environments through evidence-based policies. As CEO of Společnost Podané ruce, the Czech Republic’s largest addiction service provider, he implemented harm reduction programs, including methamphetamine treatment and drug-free prison zones. His consultancy work spans Latin America, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe, advising governments and NGOs on policy development.

A frequent speaker at EU and UN forums, Vobořil advocates for market regulation and a public health-focused, human rights-based approach, playing a key role in shaping modern addiction policies.