Illegal drugs

The use of illicit drugs exposes individuals to various health, social, and legal risks. In light of this major public health issue, prevention is essential.

Our missions

  • To study the levels and patterns of illicit drug use, in partnership with the OFDT

  • Designing, promoting, and evaluating prevention programs

  • To inform, listen to, advise, and refer people who use drugs and their families and friends

  • To inform the general public, healthcare professionals, and public authorities

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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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Drug use in France in 2005. Analysis of data from the 2005 Health Barometer regarding psychoactive substance use among the adult population.

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An example of how this policy is applied: the establishment of social environment committees as part of the plan to combat substance abuse.

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