A new report from Folkhälsomyndigheten shows that drug use continues to fall among young people in Sweden, while levels among adults remain stable. Drug-related deaths are decreasing, but drug seizures are rising, pointing to increasing availability.

New figures from the Norwegian Directorate of Health show a shift in overdose deaths: heroin is no longer among the three most common substances, while prescription opioids and synthetic drugs are on the rise.

A new report from Aarhus University reveals Danes’ use of drugs and alcohol based on wastewater analysis in six cities. The study found significant differences in opioid consumption between cities and showed that cocaine, MDMA, and alcohol use spike on weekends. Most other substances are used steadily throughout the week. The findings provide a unique insight into actual drug habits and may help guide future public health efforts.

Copenhagen mayor criticizes slow response to youth opioid use as new study shows a rise in experimentation among young people in the city.