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Joint publications

EU Drug Markets: Methamphetamine and criminal networks in Europe

This page examines how the role of criminal networks in the methamphetamine market in the EU, including logistics and parallel business, modi operandi, the use of postal systems and parcel services, as...

Joint publications

EU Drug Markets: Signals of spreading methamphetamine use in Europe

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...

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Topic overviews

Penalties for drug law offences in Europe at a glance

This tool lets you examine and compare the penalties or rehabilitative responses for the core offences of drug use, possession for personal use, and supply-related offences, across countries in Europe. It also...

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Ad hoc publication

Methamphetamine from Afghanistan: signals indicate that Europe should be better prepared

This report examines the relatively recent emergence of methamphetamine production in Afghanistan and identifies actions that may be taken in Europe to mitigate the risks. The publication stresses the importance of increasing...

Prison and drugs in Europe: current and future challenges

This publication provides an overview of current knowledge and the latest developments in the field of drug use and prison in Europe. The report explores in depth the epidemiology of drug use...

Ad hoc publication

EMCDDA trendspotter briefing – Illicit drug markets and supply in the Western Balkans: Impact of COVID-19

The Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) registered the main waves of COVID-19 infections later than most of the EU countries, but containment strategies were implemented...

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European Drug Report

European Drug Report 2021: Trends and Developments

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...

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Technical reports

Exploring drug supply, associated violence and exploitation of vulnerable groups in Denmark

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...

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Ad hoc publication

Impact of COVID-19 on drug markets, use, harms and drug services in the community and prisons

Since early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the way we live, with European countries having to introduce unprecedented measures to protect public health. As with all areas...

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Ad hoc publication

Methamphetamine developments in South Asia: the situation in Iran and the implications for the EU and its neighbours — EU4MD special report

Iran is a key transhipment point for illicit drugs along the Balkan and Southern trafficking routes and this report examines the threats posed by its potential emergence as a transhipment point for...