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2022 European Drug Report

What do the latest data tell us about trends in drug use and the market? What hazardous new drugs are emerging? What substances are posing the greatest health threats? Find out the answer to all of these questions, and more, in the European Drug Report 2022: Trends and Developments.

European Drug Report 2022

Spotlight

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EU solidarity with Ukraine

Lisbon Addictions 2022: progamme outline now available!

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Monitoring drug use in the digital age: studies in web surveys

EU Drug Markets: Cocaine

European Responses Guide

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Penalties for drug law offences in Europe at a glance

Wastewater and drugs: a European multi.city study. Animated map of Europe with coloured bubbles over maps.

Wastewater analysis and drugs — a study

EU Drug Markets: Methamphetamiine

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Elimination barometer on viral hepatitis among people who inject drugs in Europe

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Prevention toolkit: your one-stop shop for EMCDDA prevention materials

Latest news

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EMCDDA and Georgia sign new Working Arrangement in Tbilisi

06.09.2022

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International Overdose Awareness Day: EMCDDA answers key questions on drug-related deaths

31.08.2022

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EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies present concrete actions in support of Ukraine

23.08.2022

#WorldHepatitisDay — EMCDDA practical resources to help European countries beat viral hepatitis

28.07.2022

EMCDDA becomes official partner of COPOLAD III

21.07.2022

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Ukraine: EU Member States will need to prepare for possible increases in drug service demand

18.07.2022

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FAQ on drug overdose deaths in Europe

Global Cannabis Cultivation Research Consortium: a transnational online survey of cannabis growers

European Web Survey on Drugs 2021: Ukraine

European Web Survey on Drugs 2021: Georgia

European Web Survey on Drugs 2021: Lebanon

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EMCDDA trendspotter briefing: Ukraine

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Mapping prevention systems in the European Neighbourhood Policy area

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Monitoring drug use in the digital age: studies in web surveys

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How to run a trends workshop: An EMCDDA foresight toolkit for the drugs field

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Spotlight on… e-health interventions

All publications

European Drug Report 2022: Trends and Developments

EU Drug Markets: In-depth analysis

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European Responses Guide

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Prison and drugs in Europe

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Wastewater analysis and drugs — a European study

European Web Survey on Drugs 2021: EU countries

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European Prevention Curriculum handbook

An analysis of drugs in used syringes from sentinel European cities

Medical use of cannabis and cannabinoids

All publications

Events

European Day of Languages 2022

26 Sep 2022

International day

Forum Addiction & Société

28 Sep 2022 to 29 Sep 2022

Brussels, Belgium

Conference

Festival Mil: Convention

28 Sep 2022 to 30 Sep 2022

Lisbon, Portugal

Conference

Seminar: Monitoring illicit drug use and promotion of best practices in Europe

30 Sep 2022

Porto, Portugal

Meeting

Videos

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Drug-related deaths: why data matter to save lives

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EMCDDA webinar: Preparing for the future — applying a foresight approach in the drugs field

EMCDDA webinar: Drug consumption rooms in Europe

EMCDDA webinar, Wednesday 25 May 2022, 13.00-14.30 CET (Brussels): Knowing youth - digital platforms for decision making (ESPAD and beyond)

EMCDDA webinar: Knowing youth — digital platforms for decision making (ESPAD and beyond)

EMCDDA webinar: workplaces and drugs, issues and challenges for the future, 28 April 2022 12.00-13-30 CET

EMCDDA webinar: Workplaces and drugs – issues and challenges for the future

photo of hands rolling a cannabis cigarette. Women and Drugs in Europe: why gender matters

EMCDDA webinar: Women and drugs in Europe — why gender matters

Data visualisations

Location of drug consumption facilities in Europe, November 2019. The map shows a concentration of facilities in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and parts of Spain

Infographic. Location and number of drug consumption facilities throughout Europe

Some key cannabis prevalance use data for young adults in Europe. Less than 20% have used cannabis in the last year. There are wide variations between countries, from 2% to over 20%. More men report using than women. Frequency of use varies widely.

Cannabis use in the last year in Europe – young adults (15-34)

While last year cocaine use among young people is low, in many countries in Europe it is close to 3%.

Infographic: cocaine use in the last year in Europe – young adults (15-34)

Graphic shows a series of pie charts for cannabis, cocaine, MDMA and amphetamines, showing drug prevalance rates in the EU. Cannabis is the most used drug with 7.7% of adults having used it in the last year. Last year use for cocaine is 1.2%, MDMA is 0.9%

At a glance — estimates of drug use in the European Union (updated June 2022)

Main behavioural techniques used in prevention interventions in high-risk neighbourhoods: evidence of effectiveness, 2019

Availability of awareness-raising responses in the workplace in Europe ranges from Finland (58.3%) to Estonia (20.9%) with an EU27 average at 36.2%.

Availability of awareness-raising responses in the workplace to prevent substance use (e.g. smoking, alcohol or drugs)

Interventions in high-risk neighbourhoods: provision in European countries, 2019

Infographic: Has the COVID-19 pandemic had any impact on your drug use?

Countries in the west of Europe are more likely to provide take-home naloxone than in the east of Europe

Infographic. Availability of take-home naloxone programmes in Europe

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