In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on illicit drugs here
news
"Proto": Cases of poisoning continue to rise
Health Issues
Our Work
The risks associated with illicit drugs represent a major public health issue that can affect various age groups within the population. Santé publique France’s objectives are to generate knowledge that can inform preventive measures, design effective prevention initiatives, and educate the publi...
Data
Data on the prevalence and patterns of illicit drug use in the general population are drawn from the Santé publique France Health Barometer (among adults aged 18–64) and analyses conducted by the OFDT (Observatory of Drugs and Drug Trends). In France, cannabis is by far the most commonly used ill...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
rapport/synthèse
Visits to emergency departments in the OSCOUR® network and inquiries to the Drug Information Service related to cocaine use: a 2025 overview
article
Consumption of products in a sexual context: Understanding the diversity of practices based on the 2023 Survey on Sexualities in France
In relation to
Alcohol
thematic dossier
Alcohol is deeply rooted in French culture. Its consumption remains a major cause of death and illness in France.
Tobacco
thematic dossier
Despite a slight decrease compared to 2015, tobacco remains responsible for more than 68,000 premature deaths in 2023—accounting for 11% of total mortality—making it still the leading cause of...
Sexual health
thematic dossier
Santé publique France focuses in particular on four areas of sexual health: sexually transmitted infections, including HIV; contraception; combating discrimination; and violence.
