Drugs and the darknet

This paper considers two different ways in which web surveys might be used to provide insights concerning those people who purchase drugs on cryptomarkets. First, data from the second wave of the European Web Survey on Drugs (EWSD) are analysed with a view to identifying differences between...

The Trends and Developments report presents the EMCDDA’s latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe. Focusing on illicit drug use, related harms and drug supply, the report contains a comprehensive set of national data across these themes and key harm-reduction interventions.

This page looks at the retail market for cocaine in Europe including markets for cocaine hydrochloride powders, markets for cocaine freebase product and how cocaine is retailled (face-to-face, social media and apps, Darknet markets). This resource is part of EU Drug Market: Cocaine — In-depth...

This page examines how methamphetamine use in Europe including the effects and harms, possession and offences, and a wide range of other data sources providing insights about the role of methamphetamine in European consumer markets. This resource is part of EU Drug Market: Methamphetamine — In-...

'EU Drug Markets: In-depth analysis' is a strategic and action-oriented analysis of the information available on Europe's illicit drug markets. It takes a broad view of these markets from production and trafficking, to distribution and use. It provides a holistic and systemic perspective, capturing...

This report provides an analysis of current drug supply models and the related violence and exploitation of vulnerable groups in Denmark. Recent years have seen a growth in criminals’ exploitation of vulnerable groups for drug-related crimes. This development appears to be driven by several...