Epidemiology, Aetiology and Statistics

Understanding the causes and patterns of substance use and related disorders. 

European Drug Report 2026: Trends and Developments

Report
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The European Drug Report 2026: Trends and Developments provides the latest overview of the drug situation across Europe, drawing on data from EU Member States, Türkiye, and Norway. The report examines patterns of drug use, drug-related...

UNODC Current NPS Threats

Report
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The UNODC Early Warning Advisory highlights a continued global expansion of new psychoactive substances (NPS), with nearly 1,400 substances reported worldwide. In 2024 alone, a record number of substances were identified, including over 100...
UNOPS

Stimulant Use and Related Harms in Canada: Recent Trends

Report
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This report highlights a growing concern around stimulant use and related harms in Canada, particularly involving cocaine and methamphetamine. Data from multiple national sources show that stimulant-related deaths have significantly...
CCSA

Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) data sheets

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
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The European Union Drugs Agency has released updated data sheets providing a clear and comparable overview of drug-related indicators across six Western Balkan partners under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA). These include...
EUDA Data Sheet

Conceptualising drug market-related violence

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Online

Date: 16 June 2026, 14:30–16:00 Lisbon time (WEST) — 15:30–17:00 (CEST).

Objective: This webinar seeks to inform participants on the concept of drug market-related violence, how to conceptualise it and how to measure it.

Global Organized Crime Index 2025 - Europe Overview

Report
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The 2025 Global Organized Crime Index shows that overall crime levels in Europe remain stable, and the region continues to rank among the least affected globally. However, this stability hides a more complex reality, with criminal markets...
Global Organized Crime Index 2025

The 14th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users

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Prague
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Czechia

Clarion Congress Hotel Prague, Czech Republic

If you’re working to improve the health or rights of people who use drugs, INHSU 2026 is a must-attend event. A vibrant space where research, practice, policy, and lived experience come together on equal footing.