Presented here are the most recent available data on overdoses and deaths involving opioids and/or stimulants from January 2016 to September 2022 in Canada, where available (Government of Canada)
Bibliography: Prevalence
Wastewater samples from over 100 European cities reveal latest drug-taking trends
The latest findings from the largest European project in the science of wastewater analysis are released today in Wastewater analysis and drugs — a European multi-city study (EMCDDA)
Global Report on Cocaine 2023
UNODC
Report 18 of the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program
Report 18 of the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program covered sampling in August and October 2022. In August, 58 wastewater sites were monitored nationally, covering approximately 57% of the Australian population Download report
Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011–2021
Provides the most recent surveillance data, as well as 10-year trends, on health behaviours and experiences among high school students in the United States (U.S.) related to adolescent health and well-being (CDC)
Hepatitis C in the UK 2023
Working to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat (Health Security Agency)
Substance misuse treatment for young people: statistics 2021 to 2022
Alcohol and drug treatment data for young people under 18, from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (Office for Health Improvement and Disparities)
Opioids Prescribed to Adults at Discharge From Emergency Departments: United States, 2017–2020
Opioids may be an effective treatment for chronic and acute pain when properly used (1). However, receiving an opioid prescription in the emergency department (ED) has been identified as a potential risk factor for long-term use (CDCX)
Substance misuse treatment for adults: statistics 2021 to 2022
Statistics on alcohol and drug misuse treatment for adults from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS)
SAMHSA Announces National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Results Detailing Mental Illness and Substance Use Levels in 2021
The 2021 NSDUH national report includes selected estimates by race, ethnicity, and age group. It is the most comprehensive report on substance use and mental health indicators that SAMHSA has released to date
Drug Abuse Warning Network: Findings from Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits, 2021
An analysis of final 2021 DAWN data presents: (1) nationally representative weighted estimates, including percent and unadjusted rates per 100,000, for all drug-related emergency department (ED) visits, (2) nationally representative weighted estimates for the top five drugs in drug-related ED visits, (3) the assessment of monthly trends and drugs involved in polysubstance ED visits in a subset of sentinel hospitals, and (4) the identification of drugs new to DAWN’s Drug Reference Vocabulary (SAMHSA)
Drug and alcohol services – co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns: literature and evidence review
This report provides a rapid review of the literature on co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns and the integration of mental health and substance use services in Scotland (Scottish Government)
HIV Action Plan monitoring and evaluation framework
The 2021 data has shown positive signs of recovery, but that recovery is uneven. The number of all people with diagnosed HIV infection and in care who were treated and virally suppressed remained extremely high between 2019 and 2021 (UK Government)
Trends in the availability and types of drugs sold on the internet via cryptomarkets, October 2021 – September 2022
This bulletin series reports on trends in the availability and types of drugs sold on the internet via cryptomarkets over a 12-month period (a new bulletin is released typically every four months). The current bulletin focuses on analysis of drug listings on cryptomarkets from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022 (NDARC)
Drug Overdose Deaths in Adults Aged 65 and Over: United States, 2000–2020
Between 2000 and 2020, age-adjusted rates of drug overdose deaths for adults aged 65 and over increased from 2.4 to 8.8 deaths per 100,000 standard population (CDC)
Drug-Related and Drug-Misuse Deaths 2011-2021
The 2011-2021 edition of Drug-related and drug-misuse deaths contains a revised version of drug-misuse deaths which makes data for Northern Ireland comparable with England and Wales
Deaths of homeless people in England and Wales: 2021 registrations
Almost two in five deaths of homeless people were related to drug poisoning in 2021 (259 estimated deaths; 35.0% of the total number), consistent with previous years (ONS)
Drug-related hospital statistics – Scotland 2021 to 2022
This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) presents information on hospital activity relating to illicit drug use in Scotland during the period 1996/97 to 2021/22. The topics covered include: the number of hospital stays, the number and characteristics of patients, substances used and geographical variations. These data are published in a dashboard and full report
Recreational use of nitrous oxide — a growing concern for Europe
The purpose of this report is to examine the current situation, risks and responses to the recreational use of nitrous oxide in Europe (EMCDDA)
Scottish Health Survey 2021 published
Three percent of adults reported ever having a problem with drugs. Twelve per cent of adults reported using drugs in the previous 12 months. Prevalence was highest amongst those aged 16-24 (22%) (Scottish Government)
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