European Union Drugs Agency - EUDA

08/09/2026

When in Rome... learn how Europe spots new psychoactive substances.

This week, the EUDA and the Italian Department for Antidrug and Addiction Policies are welcoming experts from countries in the European Neighbourhood Policy area and EU candidate and potential candidate countries.

🇮🇹 Hosted in Rome, the visit offers a behind-the-scenes look at the early-warning systems on new psychoactive substances.

🤝 Through exchanges with national experts and the EUDA, participants are exploring how information on new substances is collected, analysed and shared across borders, strengthening early warning capacities and cooperation between countries.

🚨 The early-warning systems play a key role in detecting, assessing and responding to new psychoactive substances and other emerging drug threats across Europe.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.euda.europa.eu/activities/eu-early-warning-system-on-nps_en

🌍The visit brings together partners from two EUDA cooperation projects:
🔹 EU4MD II (European Neighbourhood Policy area):
https://www.euda.europa.eu/activities/eu4md-ii_en
🔹 IPA8 (EU candidate and potential candidate countries):
https://www.euda.europa.eu/about/partners/cc/ipa8_en

08/09/2026

How many young Europeans used co***ne last year?

The answer: 2.5 million.

After cannabis, co***ne remains the most commonly used illicit drug in Europe. And in several countries, recent surveys point to rising use among young adults.

See what the latest data shows.

Link in comments. 👇

07/09/2026

💊 How can Europe better prevent opioid-related deaths?

The recording of our latest webinar is now available to watch. The discussion explored practical and evidence-based responses to overdose risks, from continuity of care and take-home naloxone to rapid overdose alerts and emerging threats linked to synthetic opioids.

🎥 Watch the recording: https://www.euda.europa.eu/media-library/euda-webinar-preventing-opioid-related-deaths-europe-%E2%80%94-continuity-care-peer-naloxone-and-rapid-overdose-alerts_en

04/09/2026

What do the latest data tell us about overdose deaths in Europe?

Our updated FAQs on drug-induced deaths in Europe highlight the latest trends, including concerns over highly potent synthetic opioids and the growing role of co***ne in overdose deaths.

Explore country-level data, maps, graphics and downloadable datasets.

🔗 Read more: https://www.euda.europa.eu/publications/topic-overviews/drug-induced-deaths-faq_en

03/09/2026

📢 There's still time to register!

Join our webinar on dual disorders and hear the latest evidence, key insights from the EUDA miniguide, and examples of approaches to improving access to integrated care across Europe.

📅 9 September 2026

💻 Secure your place: https://www.euda.europa.eu/event/2026/09/euda-webinar-understanding-dual-disorders_en

🧩 Mental health and substance use disorders often occur together, creating complex challenges for individuals, services and healthcare systems.

Join our webinar on dual disorders to explore the latest evidence, learn about the EUDA's recently launched miniguide, and hear practical examples from initiatives working to improve access to care and strengthen coordinated responses across Europe.

We will explore:
🔹 What dual disorders are and why they matter
🔸 Key findings from the EUDA miniguide on health and social responses
🔹 Approaches to improving access to integrated care
🔸 Examples of national initiatives and coordinated responses from across Europe

📅 9 September 2026 | 12:00–13:30 (WEST) | 13:00–14:30 (CEST)

💻 Find out more and secure your place: https://www.euda.europa.eu/event/2026/09/euda-webinar-understanding-dual-disorders_en

03/09/2026

🌍 International cooperation is essential in responding to today’s rapidly evolving drug landscape.

Today, the EUDA and the Republic of Moldova signed a Working Arrangement to strengthen cooperation on current and emerging drug-related challenges.

The new agreement will support collaboration in areas including:
🔹 Drug monitoring and analysis
🔹 Early warning and preparedness
🔹 Health and social responses
🔹 Legislation and policy development
🔹 Exchange of expertise and information

✍️ Signed in Chisinau by EUDA Executive Director Dr Lorraine Nolan, Moldovan Minister of Health Dr Alexandru Gasnaș and Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin.

By deepening technical cooperation and knowledge exchange, the partnership will help strengthen evidence-based responses to drug-related challenges and support closer alignment with EU approaches in the field.

📄 Read more: https://www.euda.europa.eu/news/2026/euda-deepens-partnership-moldova-drug-related-challenges_en

🤝 Ministerul Sănătății al Republicii Moldova, Ministerul Afacerilor Interne al Republicii Moldova

01/09/2026

👥 How is the European drug situation perceived from institutional and civil society perspectives?

Join our webinar to hear experts from the EUDA and civil society organisations exchange views on the latest developments in the European drug situation and discuss their implications for policy, practice and communities across Europe.

We will explore:
🔵 The latest trends and developments in the European drug situation
🟢 Perspectives from civil society organisations working in the drugs field
🟡 Challenges and opportunities for responding to evolving drug-related issues
🟣 How dialogue and cooperation can strengthen understanding and responses across Europe

📅 30 September 2026 | 12:00–13:30 (WEST) | 13:00–14:30 (CEST)

💻 Find out more and register: https://www.euda.europa.eu/event/2026/09/euda-webinar-european-drug-situation-through-institutional-and-civil-society-perspectives_en

01/09/2026

🎒 A new school year begins. So what does the schoolyard look like today?

The latest European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs gives us a snapshot.

113 882 teenagers aged 15–16 across 37 European countries took part, helping track how patterns of substance use among young people are changing.

Some of the findings stand out:

🟪 Cannabis remains the most commonly used illicit drug, but lifetime use is at its lowest level since 1995.
🟪74% of teenagers have tried alcohol, the lowest level ever recorded.
🟪Teen smoking has halved since 1995, while va**ng has surged.

Want to see what’s happening in your country? Explore the data, compare countries and dig into the latest trends: https://www.euda.europa.eu/publications/data-factsheets/espad-2024-key-findings_en

31/08/2026

📰 The August issue of Drugnet Europe is out!

Explore the latest developments from the EUDA, including:
🔹 International Overdose Awareness Day and our resources on overdose prevention
🔹 A webinar on preventing opioid-related deaths in Europe
🔹 New webinars on dual disorders, cannabis and mental health, and civil society perspectives on the drug situation
🔹 The latest data and analysis on drug-induced deaths in Europe
🔹 A new Bulgarian version of our threat assessment on highly potent synthetic opioids
🔹 Open traineeship opportunities and current vacancies

🔍 Read the August issue:
https://mailchi.mp/euda/drugnet-europe-203-august2026

📩 Subscribe to Drugnet Europe: https://europa.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7661463396b2fc9d763392225&id=3f011a8795

31/08/2026

Every overdose is one too many.

At least 7 600 people died from overdose in the EU in 2024. But these deaths could have been prevented.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those who have lost their lives, acknowledge the people affected by overdose, and reaffirm the importance of compassionate and evidence-based approaches to preventing drug-related deaths.

Drug-induced deaths remain a major public health challenge across Europe, but all are preventable through measures such as timely interventions, access to treatment, naloxone and broader health and social support.

Find out more about the latest figures and responses in the European Drug Report 2026: https://www.euda.europa.eu/publications/european-drug-report/2026/drug-induced-deaths_en