Thursday, 22nd November 2012

2012 Annual report on the state of the drugs problem in Europe

Source: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

Summary:

The report on the state of the drugs problem in Europe presents the EMCDDA's yearly overview of the drug phenomenon. This is an essential reference book for policymakers, specialists and practitioners in the drugs field or indeed anyone seeking the latest findings on drugs in Europe. Published every autumn, the report contains non-confidential data supported by an extensive range of figures.

+ Direct link to report  (PDF; 3 MB)

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Source:

• European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

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