In 2024, 48 percent of Europeans stated that the main health problem associated with the use of illicit drugs are mental health issues. This statistic depicts the share of Europeans outlining the main health issues associated with the use of illicit drugs, as of 2024.
Share of Europeans outlining the main health issues associated with the use of illicit drugs, as of 2024
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Share of Europeans outlining the main health issues associated with the use of illicit drugs, as of 2024
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The original question used in the survey was the following: "In your opinion, what are the most pressing public health issues related to drug use in your local area?"
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European Commission. (November 27, 2024). Share of Europeans outlining the main health issues associated with the use of illicit drugs, as of 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1556955/main-health-problems-associated-with-the-use-of-illicit-drugs-in-europe/
European Commission. "Share of Europeans outlining the main health issues associated with the use of illicit drugs, as of 2024." Chart. November 27, 2024. Statista. Accessed April 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1556955/main-health-problems-associated-with-the-use-of-illicit-drugs-in-europe/
European Commission. (2024). Share of Europeans outlining the main health issues associated with the use of illicit drugs, as of 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1556955/main-health-problems-associated-with-the-use-of-illicit-drugs-in-europe/
European Commission. "Share of Europeans Outlining The Main Health Issues Associated with The Use of Illicit Drugs, as of 2024." Statista, Statista Inc., 27 Nov 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1556955/main-health-problems-associated-with-the-use-of-illicit-drugs-in-europe/
European Commission, Share of Europeans outlining the main health issues associated with the use of illicit drugs, as of 2024 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1556955/main-health-problems-associated-with-the-use-of-illicit-drugs-in-europe/ (last visited April 18, 2025)
Share of Europeans outlining the main health issues associated with the use of illicit drugs, as of 2024 [Graph], European Commission, November 27, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1556955/main-health-problems-associated-with-the-use-of-illicit-drugs-in-europe/
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