European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA)

The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) is the leading authority on illicit drugs in Europe. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, the EUDA provides independent scientific evidence and analysis on all aspects of this constantly changing threat to individual lives and wider society. The EUDA contributes to EU and national policies to protect Europe's citizens from drug-related harms. It is an agency of the European Union.

Mission

Our new mission focuses on contributing to European Union (EU) preparedness on drugs through four main actions: anticipate, alert, respond, and learn.

ESPAD Report 2024

Report
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The ESPAD report presents the results of the eighth data-collection wave, which took place in 2024, and marks an impressive 30 years of data collection by this long-standing collaboration. More than 113 000 15- to 16-year-old students from...

Tech-based health and social responses to drug problems

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Online
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Attendance
online

Objective: This webinar will explore how digital innovations are enhancing health and social support for people who use drugs. Participants will gain insights into how technology can bridge gaps in access, provide timely interventions and support vulnerable populations.

Drug Supply Reduction: an Overview of EU Policies and Measures

Scientific article
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Illicit drug markets operate through a complex, global chain—from production and trafficking to consumption and the profits that fuel organised crime. At every stage, these activities compromise the health and security of countries...

The Future of Drug Supply Monitoring in Europe

Report
Understanding drug markets in Europe requires monitoring both supply and demand. Traditionally, this has relied on data such as drug seizures, prices, purity and offences. However, because drug markets operate illicitly, gathering and...

Novel strategies to promote health and social responses to drug use — e-prevention and e-harm reduction

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Online
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Attendance
online

Objective: This webinar will explore how digital initiatives can support public health and social responses to drug use. With a focus on e-prevention and e-harm reduction, the discussion will highlight how these strategies have a potential to break geographical and social barriers to reach individuals in need through online platforms.

DCRS Symposium 2025

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Strasbourg
France
Attendance
person
online

Drug Consumption Rooms, a Pillar of Harm Reduction and Human Rights : Sharing Experiences and Challenges of Drug Public Policy

For almost 40 years, the Drug Consumption Rooms (DCRs) have been providing effective solutions in terms of harm reduction, human rights and public health.

European Drugs Summer School (EDSS) 2025

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Lisbon
Portugal
Attendance
person

Illicit drugs in Europe: demand, supply and public policies

Special Focus on Synthetic Opioids

Our two week in-person Summer School (23rd of June to 04th of July 2025) prepares professionals and students to meet the complex policy challenges that face Europe and the World in the field of drugs. Teaching staff include scientific experts from the EUDA, researchers, practitioners and policymakers.

European Drugs Winter School 2025

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Online
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Attendance
online

Illicit drugs in Europe: demand, supply and public policies

Special Focus on crime prevention

Our two week online Winter School (10th of March to 21th March 2025) prepares professionals and students to meet the complex policy challenges that face Europe and the World in the field of drugs. Teaching staff include scientific experts from the EUDA, researchers, practitioners and policymakers.