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COVID-19 and the drug supply chain: from production and trafficking to use (UNODC)

May 2020

This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the illicit drug market. It was prepared by the UNODC Global Research Network and is based on the most recent data from government authorities, open sources, including the media, and the network of UNODC field offices. It should be noted...

Authors' reply to comment on "Epidemiology, clinical features and management of patients presenting to European emergency departments with acute cocaine toxicity: comparison between powder cocaine and crack cocaine cases"

January 2020

An assessment of the extent of Albanian(-speaking) organised crime groups involved in drug supply in the European Union: Characteristics, role and the level of influence

November 2019

This report seeks to provide a better understanding of the role and position of Albanian(-speaking) organised crime groups (OCGs) in the context of drug supply in the European Union (EU). The western Balkans is a well-established trafficking region for heroin and cannabis resin (hashish) travelling...

Epidemiology, clinical features and management of patients presenting to European emergency departments with acute cocaine toxicity: comparison between powder cocaine and crack cocaine cases

January 2019

World Drug Report 2018

June 2018

The UNODC World Drug Report is published annually and is considered a reference work on the global drug situation. It structured as a a series of five booklets, each focused on a different aspect of the drug problem. The EMCDDA contributes information and data to the report. We strongly recommend...

Global statistics on alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use: 2017 status report

May 2018

Drug affordability - potential tool for comparing illicit drug markets

February 2018

An overview of recent changes in cocaine trafficking routes into Europe

April 2016

This paper examines recent changes in cocaine trafficking routes into Europe was commissioned by the EMCDDA to provide background information to inform and contribute to the drafting of the EU Drug Markets Report 2016.

Evolution of estimated coca cultivation and cocaine production in South America (Bolivia, Colombia and Peru) and of the actors, modalities and routes of cocaine trafficking to Europe

April 2016

This paper examines the evolution of estimated coca cultivation and cocaine production in South America (Bolivia, Colombia and Peru) and of the actors, modalities and routes of cocaine trafficking to Europe was commissioned by the EMCDDA to provide background information to inform and contribute to...

Cocaine-Related Health Emergencies in Europe: A Review of Sources of Information, Trends and Implications for Service Development

October 2012

Cocaine use and seizures of cocaine have increased during the last decade in Europe, with cocaine now being the most-used illegal drug after cannabis. More than 14.5 million Europeans, or 4.3% of adults aged 15–64 have reportedly used cocaine at least once in their lifetime. However, patterns of...

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