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Prevalence and patterns of drug use in the general population (adults or school children) is assessed through surveys based on representative probabilistic samples of the whole population under study. Interview surveys are based on self-report of participants regarding present and past behaviours, personal characteristics, knowledge and attitudes regarding drugs or other health topics. Methods and definitions for the data on this page can be found on the Prevalence of drug use methods and definitions page.

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School surveys

For school surveys data, please visit the ESPAD (European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs) website.

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estimates of drug use in the EU

At a glance — estimates of drug use in the European Union

last year prevalence cannabis use among young adults

Last year prevalence of cannabis use among young adults (15–34

last year prevalence of cocaine among young adults

Last year prevalence of cocaine use among young adults (15–34)

Last year prevalence of MDMA use among young adults (15–34): selected trends and most recent data

Last year prevalence of amphetamines use among young adults (15–34)

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