European Union Drugs Agency - EUDA

👥 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

🎒 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

📰 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

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

Today on International Overdose Awareness Day we're standing together as we have for the last 25 years, advocating for change. We mourn. We educate. We act. Hand-in-hand across the globe, we work for a world without overdose.

⏳ There's still time to register!

Marking International Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August, our webinar will bring together experts to discuss practical, evidence-based approaches to preventing opioid-related deaths in Europe and responding to emerging risks.

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

👉 Register here: https://www.euda.europa.eu/event/2026/08/euda-webinar-preventing-opioid-related-deaths-europe-%E2%80%94-continuity-care-peer-naloxone-and-rapid-overdose-alerts_en

💊 Opioid-related deaths remain a major public health concern in Europe. Preventing them requires action before an overdose occurs, during an overdose and when rapidly changing drug markets create new risks.

Join our webinar marking International Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August to hear experts discuss practical and evidence-based approaches to preventing opioid-related deaths, including continuity of care, take-home naloxone and rapid overdose alerts.

We will explore:
🔵 Continuity of care after prison release and treatment interruptions
🟢 Take-home naloxone programmes and overdose response
🟡 Rapid overdose alerts and information-sharing when drug markets change
🟣 Emerging risks linked to high-potency synthetic opioids and polysubstance use

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

👉 Register now: https://www.euda.europa.eu/event/2026/08/euda-webinar-preventing-opioid-related-deaths-europe-%E2%80%94-continuity-care-peer-naloxone-and-rapid-overdose-alerts_en

🔎 Interested in how research and evidence can shape drug policies across Europe?

We are looking for a Drug policy research officer (AST 3) to help analyse policy trends, support research activities and contribute to the development of evidence-informed drug policies.

Working within our Policy and society sector, you will contribute to policy analysis, research projects and the development of tools that support policy formulation and evaluation.

Key responsibilities:

🔵 Collect, organise and analyse data on drug policy trends
🔵 Support the development and quality assurance of drug policy data collection
🔵 Conduct literature reviews and research studies
🔵 Contribute to reports, presentations and scientific publications
🔵 Assist in the development of tools for policy formulation and evaluation
🔵 Explore innovative and technology-based approaches to support policy analysis
🔵 Collaborate with experts and stakeholders across Europe

📍 Location: Lisbon

📅 Apply by: 18 September 2026, 23:59 (Lisbon time)

🔗 Vacancy details and application: https://www.euda.europa.eu/calls/2026/ast202602_en

EU Careers

📊 Interested in data, analytics and supporting evidence-based responses to drug-related challenges across Europe?

We are recruiting a Scientific development officer (FG III) to join the EUDA's Substance use, harms and responses unit. In this role, you will help manage, analyse and transform data on the drug situation in Europe, supporting key EUDA products such as the European Drug Report and other scientific outputs.

Key responsibilities:
🔵 Manage, validate and analyse large datasets collected across Europe
🔵 Develop and maintain SQL queries, data warehouses and analytical tools
🔵 Support data validation, transformation and governance processes
🔵 Produce tables, graphics and statistical outputs for reports and publications
🔵 Contribute to dashboards, data explorers and data quality assurance activities
🔵 Collaborate with scientific experts and partners across Europe

📍 Location: Lisbon

📅 Apply by: 18 September 2026, 23:59 Lisbon time

🔗 Vacancy details and application: https://www.euda.europa.eu/calls/2026/ca202604_en

EU Careers

🌍 Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow, they are also already driving change today.

On , the EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies recognise the creativity, commitment and contributions of young people across Europe. Their participation helps build stronger communities, strengthens democracy and supports a safer and fairer future for all.

🗣️ By listening to young people, creating opportunities and supporting their engagement, we can help ensure that no voice is left unheard.