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This report provides an overview of principles of effective health risk communication for a drug checking service audience. The contents of this report are based on the findings of international evidence reviews...

EU Drug Market: Cannabis describes the European market for herbal cannabis and cannabis resin, from production and trafficking to distribution and use. It details the processes, materials and criminals involved at different...

The illicit market for cannabis products is the largest drug market in Europe. Cannabis is also the most commonly consumed illicit drug both in Europe and worldwide. In the EU, it is...

The illicit cannabis retail market remains the largest drug market in the EU and most of the herbal cannabis detected in the EU appears to be cultivated in the EU. In 2021...

This page examines the global situation in relation to cannabis, including changes in seizures, trends in potency, diversification of products and key policy developments.

This page examines the production of cannabis in Europe and neighbouring countries. It highlights the emergence of novel production methods and products, the emergence of semi-synthetic cannabinoids and the environmental impacts of...

This page examines the trafficking and supply of herbal cannabis and cannabis resin to the EU. It highlights the quantities of herbal cannabis and cannabis resin seized, and includes an examination of...

This page examines the role of criminal networks in the production and supply of cannabis in the EU. It highlights the level of cooperation and the extent of crime-as-service within the cannabis...

This page examines the retail markets for cannabis products in the EU. Cannabis accounts for the largest share of the illicit drug retail market in the EU. In recent years the affordability...

This analysis of the EU illicit cannabis market supports a number of overall conclusions with regard to the protection of public health and security. In particular, it appears necessary to improve the...