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An analysis of drugs in used syringes from sentinel European cities: results from the ESCAPE project, 2018 and 2019

This report presents new findings from the ESCAPE (European Syringe Collection and Analysis Project Enterprise) network, based on the chemical analysis of the contents of used syringes across sentinel sites in Europe. Syringes were collected in 2018 and 2019 from the bins of street automatic...

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New multi-city syringe study uncovers latest patterns of injecting drug use

The latest patterns of injecting drug use in a selection of European cities are explored today in a new study from the EMCDDA. The report presents the results of an innovative project investigating the substances used by people who inject drugs, by chemically analysing the content of used syringes...

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Report: An analysis of drugs in used syringes from sentinel European cities: results from the ESCAPE project, 2018 and 2019

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Video: 2020 European Drug Report: Key Issues

High availability across all drug types, drug production within Europe and highly potent substances are among the concerns addressed today by the (EMCDDA in its European Drug Report 2020: Trends and Developments. In its latest annual review — marking 25 years of monitoring — the agency describes...

infographic showing characteristics, (purity, price) of seized amphetamine and methamphetamine in the EU, 2018

Infographic: amphetamine, methamphetamine, seizures, price, purity in the EU, 2018

From the European Drug Report 2020: Trends and Developments. Reference year: 2018 (or nearest year available)

infographic showing cannabis seizure breakdown in Europe, 2018

Infographic: drug law offences in the EU related to drug use or possession for use or drug supply: indexed trends and reported offences in 2018

From the European Drug Report 2020: Trends and Developments. Reference year: 2018 (or nearest year available)

Infographic showing breakdown of drug seizures in Europe in 2020 — herbal cannabis: 40%; cannabis resin: 29%; cocaine: 10%; amphetamines: 6%; heroin: 5%; MDMA: 3%; other 8%

Infographic: Number of reported drug seizures, breakdown by drug, 2018

From the European Drug Report 2020: Trends and Developments, Figure 1. Reference year: 2018 (or nearest year available)

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European Drug Report 2020: Key Issues

This report, available in 24 languages, presents a summary of some the main findings of the 'European Drug Report 2020: Trends and Developments the EMCDDA’s latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe. The issues selected here have been chosen for their policy relevance and general interest.

Data on the contents of amphetamines sold in Europe are also available from drug checking services. Their results indicated that samples presented as amphetamine had on average the lowest purity level.

Infographic: Amphetamine samples tested by drug checking services between January and June 2019

From the European Drug Report 2020: Trends and Developments. Exract (p. 30) Data on the contents of amphetamines sold in Europe are also available from drug checking services. Their results indicated that samples presented as amphetamine had on average the lowest purity level and were more likely...

European Drug Report 2020: Trends and Developments

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of patterns emerging across Europe in the areas of drug supply, illicit drug use and associated public health problems. National data sets are also provided across these themes and on key harm-reduction interventions. The report is available in English...

infographic showing residues of different drugs found in syringes from selected European cities, 2019

Drug residues in used syringes in selected European cities, 2019

Graphic showing location of sites (Glasgow, Amsterdam, Paris, Lausanne, Budapest, Helsinki) for the 2017 pilot study of the ESCAPE (European Syringe Collection and Analysis Project Enterprise) project.

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EMCDDA Trendspotter briefing: impact of COVID-19 on patterns of drug use and drug-related harms in Europe

Since the start of 2020, European countries have been experiencing an unprecedented public health threat with the emergence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In order to investigate the effects and implications of this pandemic for people who use drugs in Europe, the EMCDDA instigated a mixed-...

Changes in drug price and availability

Infographic: Changes in drug price and availability

Expert opinion: changes in wholesale price of synthetic drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Infographic: Expert opinion: changes in wholesale price of synthetic drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic

New report provides window onto EU drug market changes during COVID-19

What effect is COVID-19 having on the largest criminal market in the EU? This question is explored in EU Drug Markets: Impact of COVID-19, a new report out today from the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) and Europol (1). The analysis reports higher prices, local shortages and reduced purity for some drugs...

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Wastewater analysis and drugs — a European multi-city study (Perspectives on drugs)

The findings of the largest European project to date in the emerging science of wastewater analysis are taken up in this ‘Perspective on drugs’. The project in question analysed wastewater in a range of European cities and towns to explore the drug-taking habits of those who live in them. The...

Map showing patterns of drug use across European cities

Interactive: wastewater analysis and drugs

This tool allows the user to explore the data in a Europe-wide study including over 70 cities revealed a picture of distinct geographical and temporal patterns of drug use across European cities. There are two ways to visualise the data from this study, either viewing the data on a map or using a...

Latest wastewater data reveal drug-taking habits in 68 European cities — traces of stimulant drugs rise again

The latest findings from the largest European project in the emerging science of wastewater analysis are presented today by the Europe-wide SCORE group, in association with the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) (1). The project analysed wastewater in 68 cities in 23 European countries to explore the drug-...

Estimating the size of the main illicit retail drug markets in Europe: an update

This report includes estimates of the total size of the retail drug market in the European Union in 2017 for cannabis, heroin, cocaine, amphetamines and MDMA. This is a supporting publication to the 2019 EU Drug Markets Report.

EU Drug Markets Report 2019

The EU Drug Markets Report 2019 is the third comprehensive overview of illicit drug markets in the European Union by the EMCDDA and Europol. The analysis presented in this report spans numerous topics such as the links between drugs and other crimes, the licit economy and society more generally as...

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