{"id":16937,"date":"2026-01-01T18:16:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T17:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/?p=16937"},"modified":"2026-03-24T21:39:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:39:57","slug":"drug-use-in-the-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Statistics On Drug Use In The Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"38176f0a-4f50-4533-9a43-e50bd8f1c682\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"34d6af6b-31e0-4967-a0ac-c5628ee45c3c\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"94\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statistics_on_Drug_Use_in_the_Netherlands_Prevalence_Trends_Risks_and_Policy_Explained\"><\/span>Statistics on Drug Use in the Netherlands: Prevalence, Trends, Risks, and Policy Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">Drug use in the Netherlands is rising quietly\u2014confusing data hides real risks. Learn the stats now to stay informed and safe.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevalence_and_trends\"><\/span>Prevalence and trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"38176f0a-4f50-4533-9a43-e50bd8f1c682\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<p data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"478\">Drug <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"45\">prevalence<\/strong> means \u201chow many people use a drug in a set time.\u201d Most Dutch surveys use three time windows: <strong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"151\">lifetime<\/strong> (ever), <strong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"178\">last 12 months<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"200\">last 30 days<\/strong>. These windows matter because \u201cever used\u201d can stay high even if current use drops. In the Netherlands, national figures mainly come from the <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"362\">Leefstijlmonitor<\/strong> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbs.nl\/nl-nl\/maatschappij\/gezondheid-en-welzijn\/trimbos-drugsgebruik-onder-volwassenen-in-nederland-in-2024\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS<\/a> with partners like RIVM and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trimbos.nl\/actueel\/nieuws\/drugsgebruik-onder-volwassenen-in-nederland-in-2024-stijging-stimulerende-middelen\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Trimbos<\/a>), which tracks changes year to year.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Statistics_on_Drug_Use_in_the_Netherlands_Prevalence_Trends_Risks_and_Policy_Explained\" >Statistics on Drug Use in the Netherlands: Prevalence, Trends, Risks, and Policy Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Prevalence_and_trends\" >Prevalence and trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Drug-specific_statistics\" >Drug-specific statistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Demographic_breakdowns\" >Demographic breakdowns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Health_and_social_impacts\" >Health and social impacts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Policy_and_harm_reduction_outcomes\" >Policy and harm reduction outcomes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Drug_Use_In_The_Netherlands\" >Drug Use In The Netherlands<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Almost_1_Million_Cannabis_Users_In_The_Netherlands\" >Almost 1 Million Cannabis Users In The Netherlands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#THC_Content_In_Dutch_Cannabis_Has_Increased\" >THC Content In Dutch Cannabis Has Increased<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Average_Price_For_Dutch_Cannabis\" >Average Price For Dutch Cannabis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Drug_Use_In_The_Netherlands_XTC\" >Drug Use In The Netherlands: XTC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Ecstasy_Continues_To_Increase_In_Strength_In_the_Netherlands\" >Ecstasy Continues To Increase In Strength In the Netherlands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Cocaine_And_Amphetamines_in_The_Netherlands\" >Cocaine And Amphetamines in The Netherlands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Drug_Use_In_The_Netherlands_Ketamine\" >Drug Use In The Netherlands: Ketamine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#GHB_Relatively_Often_Leads_To_Health_Incidents\" >GHB Relatively Often Leads To Health Incidents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#Alcohol_And_Tobacco_Use_in_the_Netherlands\" >Alcohol And Tobacco Use in the Netherlands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#1_What_are_the_most-used_drugs_in_the_Netherlands\" >1) What are the most-used drugs in the Netherlands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#2_How_many_adults_in_the_Netherlands_used_drugs_in_the_last_year\" >2) How many adults in the Netherlands used drugs in the last year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#3_What_does_%E2%80%9Clifetime%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9Clast-year%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Clast-month%E2%80%9D_use_mean\" >3) What does \u201clifetime,\u201d \u201clast-year,\u201d and \u201clast-month\u201d use mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#4_Why_do_Dutch_surveys_and_reports_sometimes_show_different_numbers\" >4) Why do Dutch surveys and reports sometimes show different numbers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#5_Is_drug_use_higher_in_Amsterdam_than_the_national_average\" >5) Is drug use higher in Amsterdam than the national average?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#6_What_is_%E2%80%9Charm_reduction%E2%80%9D_and_why_is_it_used_in_the_Netherlands\" >6) What is \u201charm reduction,\u201d and why is it used in the Netherlands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#7_Can_you_get_drugs_tested_in_Amsterdam\" >7) Can you get drugs tested in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#8_What_is_DIMS_and_why_does_it_matter_for_statistics\" >8) What is DIMS, and why does it matter for statistics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#9_Why_are_stimulants_MDMAcocaine_such_a_focus_in_Dutch_drug_stats\" >9) Why are stimulants (MDMA\/cocaine) such a focus in Dutch drug stats?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/fr\/news\/drug-use-in-the-netherlands\/#10_What_is_the_safest_way_to_interpret_drug_statistics_as_a_reader\" >10) What is the safest way to interpret drug statistics as a reader?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"518\">A simple way to express prevalence is:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"607\"><strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"607\">Prevalence (%) = (Number of people who used the drug \/ Total people surveyed) \u00d7 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"880\">Why trends change: price and purity, new pills or powders, nightlife culture, mental health, and policing all push use up or down. Trend data also shifts when a drug becomes \u201cnormal\u201d in certain scenes (like clubs) or when health warnings spread fast through social media.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"933\"><strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"933\">Quick guide to time windows (why they\u2019re used):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1093\">\n<li data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"988\">\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"988\"><strong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"948\">Lifetime<\/strong>: shows \u201chow common experimentation is.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1050\">\n<p data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1050\"><strong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1004\">Last-year<\/strong>: best for \u201ccurrent\u201d use and comparing groups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1093\">\n<p data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1067\">Last-month<\/strong>: closer to \u201cregular\u201d use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1480\"><strong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1117\">Amsterdam example:<\/strong> Big events (like festival weekends) can create short spikes in use that don\u2019t always show up in \u201clast-month\u201d national averages. Hospitals in Amsterdam have reported emergency visits linked to party drugs during major <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/news\/city-guide\/amsterdam-nightlife\/\">nightlife<\/a> moments like the Amsterdam Dance Event, showing how local patterns can differ from national ones.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1510\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drug-specific_statistics\"><\/span>Drug-specific statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1866\">A strong blog post separates drugs by type, because risks and patterns are very different. For example, cannabis is often used more regularly, while MDMA is more \u201cepisode-based\u201d (used mainly during nights out). Cocaine tends to cluster around nightlife and higher spending, and opioids are more linked to dependence and overdose risk.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2360\">When you quote \u201cstatistics,\u201d make it clear what is being measured: use, harms, or supply. For cocaine, Trimbos reports both lifetime and last-year use among adults in 2024 (for example: 7.4% ever and 2.4% in the last year). For MDMA and other stimulants, the European drug reports summarize patterns and harms across countries, which helps readers understand where the Netherlands fits in Europe.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2408\"><strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2408\">Mini table: common \u201cwhat to track\u201d by drug<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2826\">\n<thead data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2463\">\n<tr data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2463\">\n<th data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2417\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Drug<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2445\" data-col-size=\"sm\">What the stats often show<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2463\" data-col-size=\"md\">Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2826\">\n<tr data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2567\">\n<td data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2489\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cannabis<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2520\">last-month use, age patterns<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2567\">regular use affects school\/work and driving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2660\">\n<td data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2575\" data-col-size=\"sm\">MDMA<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2606\">last-year use, pill strength<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2660\">\u201cstronger than expected\u201d raises overdose\/heat risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2751\">\n<td data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2671\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cocaine<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2700\">last-year use, adulterants<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2751\">mixing agents can raise heart and anxiety risks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2826\">\n<td data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2762\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Opioids<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2791\">treatment entry, overdoses<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2826\">small dose errors can be deadly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"3108\"><strong data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2850\">Amsterdam example:<\/strong> Wastewater and monitoring studies show stimulants like <strong data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2926\">MDMA and cocaine<\/strong> rise on weekends, which matches the city\u2019s nightlife rhythm. That \u201cweekend vs. weekday\u201d gap helps explain why harms cluster around club nights.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3136\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demographic_breakdowns\"><\/span>Demographic breakdowns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3457\">A demographic breakdown answers: <strong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3198\">who uses what, and why.<\/strong> Drug use is rarely \u201ceven\u201d across a country. Age matters the most: many drugs peak in <strong data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3300\">young adults<\/strong>, then drop as people move into stable routines (jobs, families). Gender can matter too, often because of different social settings and risk-taking patterns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3510\">A simple way to compare groups is a <strong data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3509\">rate ratio<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3574\"><strong data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3574\">Rate Ratio = Prevalence in Group A \/ Prevalence in Group B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3788\">Example: if last-year use is 6% in Group A and 3% in Group B, the ratio is <strong data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3658\">2.0<\/strong>, meaning Group A is twice as likely to report use. This helps readers understand differences without getting lost in raw numbers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3853\"><strong data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3853\">Useful demographic cuts to include (and what they explain):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"4109\">\n<li data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3910\">\n<p data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3910\"><strong data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3883\">Age (15\u201324, 25\u201334, 35+)<\/strong>: shows life-stage effects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3967\">\n<p data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3967\"><strong data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3936\">Student vs. working<\/strong>: shows \u201cparty scene exposure.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4031\">\n<p data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4031\"><strong data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"3989\">Urban vs. rural<\/strong>: shows availability and nightlife access.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4109\">\n<p data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4109\"><strong data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4072\">Tourists vs. residents (city data)<\/strong>: shows short-term, event-driven use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4397\"><strong data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4133\">Amsterdam example:<\/strong> During big party weeks, Amsterdam hospitals see many cases involving tourists as well as locals. That suggests some harms are linked to \u201cone-time heavy use\u201d by visitors who don\u2019t know Dutch products, doses, or safe practices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4399\" data-end=\"4442\"><strong data-start=\"4399\" data-end=\"4442\">Quick checklist for EEAT-style clarity:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4676\">\n<li data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4490\">\n<p data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4490\">Always state the <strong data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4475\">age range<\/strong> of the survey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4491\" data-end=\"4570\">\n<p data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4570\">Say whether it\u2019s <strong data-start=\"4510\" data-end=\"4525\">self-report<\/strong> (survey) or <strong data-start=\"4538\" data-end=\"4551\">objective<\/strong> (like wastewater).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4676\">\n<p data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4676\">Explain that groups may differ because of <strong data-start=\"4615\" data-end=\"4627\">settings<\/strong> (clubs, festivals), not just \u201cpersonal choices.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4679\" data-end=\"4707\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_and_social_impacts\"><\/span>Health and social impacts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4991\">Statistics on drug use should include <strong data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4757\">impact<\/strong>, not only use. Impacts include <strong data-start=\"4789\" data-end=\"4809\">emergency visits<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4811\" data-end=\"4824\">treatment<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4826\" data-end=\"4854\">infectious disease risks<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"4860\" data-end=\"4870\">deaths<\/strong>. A key definition here is <strong data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4909\">overdose<\/strong>: a toxic reaction when the body cannot safely handle the dose (or mixture) taken.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4993\" data-end=\"5049\">One helpful public-health equation is a population rate:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5051\" data-end=\"5121\"><strong data-start=\"5051\" data-end=\"5121\">Death rate per 100,000 = (Number of deaths \/ Population) \u00d7 100,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5559\">Europe-wide estimates show thousands of overdose deaths each year, but experts stress these totals are often underestimates because reporting systems differ by country. In the Netherlands, research discussions often highlight that opioids are involved in a large share of fatal overdoses, even if total deaths per capita are lower than in some other countries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5561\" data-end=\"5597\"><strong data-start=\"5561\" data-end=\"5597\">Why harms happen (step by step):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5828\">\n<li data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5669\">\n<p data-start=\"5601\" data-end=\"5669\"><strong data-start=\"5601\" data-end=\"5620\">Unknown content<\/strong> (adulterants or stronger product than expected).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5670\" data-end=\"5722\">\n<p data-start=\"5673\" data-end=\"5722\"><strong data-start=\"5673\" data-end=\"5687\">Wrong dose<\/strong> (especially after a break in use).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5778\">\n<p data-start=\"5726\" data-end=\"5778\"><strong data-start=\"5726\" data-end=\"5742\">Mixing drugs<\/strong> (alcohol + stimulants + sedatives).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5779\" data-end=\"5828\">\n<p data-start=\"5782\" data-end=\"5828\"><strong data-start=\"5782\" data-end=\"5799\">Delay in help<\/strong> (friends unsure what to do).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"5830\" data-end=\"6102\"><strong data-start=\"5830\" data-end=\"5852\">Amsterdam example:<\/strong> Party-related emergency presentations during events have included combinations like alcohol, MDMA, cannabis, and cocaine. This matters because mixing can hide warning signs until someone suddenly gets very sick.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6104\" data-end=\"6141\"><strong data-start=\"6104\" data-end=\"6141\">Visual break: common harm metrics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6142\" data-end=\"6311\">\n<li data-start=\"6142\" data-end=\"6174\">\n<p data-start=\"6144\" data-end=\"6174\">ER visits linked to substances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6175\" data-end=\"6220\">\n<p data-start=\"6177\" data-end=\"6220\">Treatment admissions (first-time vs repeat)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6221\" data-end=\"6269\">\n<p data-start=\"6223\" data-end=\"6269\">Drug checking alerts (dangerous pills\/powders)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6270\" data-end=\"6311\">\n<p data-start=\"6272\" data-end=\"6311\">Overdose deaths and toxicology findings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"6314\" data-end=\"6351\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_and_harm_reduction_outcomes\"><\/span>Policy and harm reduction outcomes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6353\" data-end=\"6779\">Dutch drug policy is often described as <strong data-start=\"6393\" data-end=\"6411\">harm reduction<\/strong> focused: the goal is to reduce damage (deaths, disease, crime) even when drug use still exists. Harm reduction does not mean \u201cdrug use is safe.\u201d It means: <strong data-start=\"6567\" data-end=\"6629\">make the situation less deadly and connect people to care.<\/strong> Dutch harm reduction has a long history, including community-driven work that started in cities like Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6781\" data-end=\"7286\">A clear process to describe is <strong data-start=\"6812\" data-end=\"6829\">drug checking<\/strong>, which reduces risk from unknown strength or unexpected ingredients. In Amsterdam, services like Jellinek and GGD Amsterdam let people test drugs anonymously and explain results and safer-use advice. Drug checking is also linked to broader monitoring systems that track what\u2019s in circulation (like DIMS reports), which can trigger public warnings when dangerous trends appear.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7288\" data-end=\"7335\"><strong data-start=\"7288\" data-end=\"7335\">Step-by-step: how drug checking lowers harm<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"7336\" data-end=\"7581\">\n<li data-start=\"7336\" data-end=\"7389\">\n<p data-start=\"7339\" data-end=\"7389\">Person submits a sample (pill\/powder) anonymously.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7390\" data-end=\"7456\">\n<p data-start=\"7393\" data-end=\"7456\">On-the-spot screening or lab analysis checks contents\/strength.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7457\" data-end=\"7524\">\n<p data-start=\"7460\" data-end=\"7524\">Staff explain results and safer choices (including \u201cdon\u2019t use\u201d).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7525\" data-end=\"7581\">\n<p data-start=\"7528\" data-end=\"7581\">Trends are monitored so alerts can be shared quickly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"7583\" data-end=\"7634\"><strong data-start=\"7583\" data-end=\"7634\">Mini table: \u201cpolicy lever\u201d \u2192 \u201cexpected outcome\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"7636\" data-end=\"7980\">\n<thead data-start=\"7636\" data-end=\"7702\">\n<tr data-start=\"7636\" data-end=\"7702\">\n<th data-start=\"7636\" data-end=\"7643\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tool<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"7643\" data-end=\"7669\" data-col-size=\"sm\">What it tries to change<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"7669\" data-end=\"7702\" data-col-size=\"md\">Why it works (in plain terms)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"7717\" data-end=\"7980\">\n<tr data-start=\"7717\" data-end=\"7806\">\n<td data-start=\"7717\" data-end=\"7733\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Drug checking<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7733\" data-end=\"7760\" data-col-size=\"sm\">unknown strength\/content<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7760\" data-end=\"7806\" data-col-size=\"md\">fewer surprises, fewer medical emergencies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7807\" data-end=\"7900\">\n<td data-start=\"7807\" data-end=\"7830\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Early warning alerts<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7830\" data-end=\"7861\" data-col-size=\"sm\">risky batches in circulation<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7861\" data-end=\"7900\" data-col-size=\"md\">people avoid specific pills\/powders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7901\" data-end=\"7980\">\n<td data-start=\"7901\" data-end=\"7922\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Low-threshold care<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7922\" data-end=\"7944\" data-col-size=\"sm\">hard-to-reach users<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7944\" data-end=\"7980\" data-col-size=\"md\">easier to get help before crisis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drug_Use_In_The_Netherlands\"><\/span>Drug Use In The Netherlands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ecstasy is the most popular entertainment drug among young adults. Alcohol and tobacco cause the most deaths from substance use. These are key takeaways from the Dutch National Drug Monitor 2018. The annual report of the National Drug Monitor (NDM) contains trends, figures and facts about the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Various things stand out about drug use in the Netherlands in the report.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amsterdam-Coffeeshop-Tour-Weed.jpg\" alt=\"Amsterdam Drugs Tour Coffeeshops\" width=\"1000\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amsterdam-Coffeeshop-Tour-Weed.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amsterdam-Coffeeshop-Tour-Weed-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amsterdam-Coffeeshop-Tour-Weed-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amsterdam-Coffeeshop-Tour-Weed-600x456.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The full report on drug use in the Netherlands can be read here (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trimbos.nl\/docs\/2611d773-620a-45af-a9e5-c27a7e6688e4.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Dutch, PDF<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Almost_1_Million_Cannabis_Users_In_The_Netherlands\"><\/span>Almost 1 Million Cannabis Users In The Netherlands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 2017, 960,000 adults in the Netherlands used cannabis in that year, the same number as in 2015 and 2016. That is around 7,2% of the total Dutch population aged 18 and older. Among young adults aged between 18-24, 2017 usage is the highest at around 25 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hashmuseum.com\/?utm_source=amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com&amp;utm_medium=advertisement&amp;utm_term=EN&amp;utm_content=banner-300x250&amp;utm_campaign=CannabisExpert\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16940 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-weed.jpg\" alt=\"Drug use in the Netherlands weed THC\" width=\"800\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-weed.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-weed-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-weed-768x678.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THC_Content_In_Dutch_Cannabis_Has_Increased\"><\/span>THC Content In Dutch Cannabis Has Increased<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The average level of THC in Dutch weed remained at the same level in 2018 as in 2017, seen over several years however, an increase can be observed. The most bought (popular) Dutch weed measured an increase from an average of 13,5 percent THC content in 2013 to an average of 16,8 percent in 2018; for weed that was purchased as the &#8220;strongest option&#8221;, the increase was on average from 15,3 percent in 2014 to 19,5 percent in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>The highest THC content was measured in imported hashish (on average 23,5 percent), more than in previous years (14,9 percent in 2014). In contrast to Dutch weed, imported hashish also contains significant amounts of Cannabidiol (CBD), 8,5 Percent in 2018.<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hashmuseum.com\/?utm_source=amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com&amp;utm_medium=advertisement&amp;utm_term=EN&amp;utm_content=banner-300x250&amp;utm_campaign=CannabisExpert\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Joints.jpg\" alt=\"Drug use in the Netherlands Joints\" width=\"800\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Joints.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Joints-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Joints-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Price_For_Dutch_Cannabis\"><\/span>Average Price For Dutch Cannabis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The average price of one gram of the most popular Dutch weed (\u20ac 10,09) did not differ from 2017 (\u20ac 10,10) in 2018, but has risen since 2006; this also applies to the price per gram of the &#8220;strongest&#8221; weed.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-GHB.jpg\" alt=\"Drug use in the Netherlands GHB\" width=\"800\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-GHB.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-GHB-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-GHB-768x359.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drug_Use_In_The_Netherlands_XTC\"><\/span>Drug Use In The Netherlands: XTC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The increase in the percentage of ecstasy users between 2009 and 2015 appears to have stopped in 2016 and 2017. Nevertheless, the Netherlands remains a leader in Europe, followed at a distance by the United Kingdom (England and Wales). Use is highest among highly educated, young adults between 20-24 and in (very) urban areas. Ecstasy is still the most important party drug in the Netherlands. The percentage of students aged 12-16 who have experience with ecstasy decreased between 2015 and 2017.<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/news\/10-tips-for-using-drugs-in-amsterdam\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16942 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Ecstasy.jpg\" alt=\"xtc\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Ecstasy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Ecstasy-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Ecstasy-768x288.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecstasy_Continues_To_Increase_In_Strength_In_the_Netherlands\"><\/span>Ecstasy Continues To Increase In Strength In the Netherlands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 2017, synthetic drugs were generally of high dose and not or less often mixed with other substances. In 2017, an ecstasy pill contained an average of 167 mg MDMA, again more than in previous years. Even nine out of ten pills had a high dose (&gt; 106 mg MDMA).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cocaine_And_Amphetamines_in_The_Netherlands\"><\/span>Cocaine And Amphetamines in The Netherlands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The average percentage of cocaine in cocaine powders increased from 49 percent in 2011 to 68 percent in 2017. The price remains stable; since 2008 it has been an average of around 51 euros per gram. The content of amphetamine in speed powders is stable at an average of 42 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/news\/10-tips-for-using-drugs-in-amsterdam\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16943 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-amphetamines.jpg\" alt=\"Drug use in the Netherlands amphetamines\" width=\"800\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-amphetamines.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-amphetamines-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-amphetamines-768x423.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drug_Use_In_The_Netherlands_Ketamine\"><\/span>Drug Use In The Netherlands: Ketamine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ketamine appears to gaining in popularity in the Netherlands. The number ketamine samples that were submitted to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs-test.nl\/dims\" rel=\"noopener\">DIMS<\/a> in 2017 increased. Since 2009 the proportion of registered drug incidents on first aid that involves ketamine has also risen sharply: from 2,9% in 2009 to 8,2% in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>The percentage of last-year users is many times higher among frequent partygoers than in general adult population, although the drug is not really a &#8216;typical&#8217; party drug.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GHB_Relatively_Often_Leads_To_Health_Incidents\"><\/span>GHB Relatively Often Leads To Health Incidents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The use of the anesthetic agent GHB is relatively rare nationally and in the general Dutch population. In 2017, 0,4 percent of adults (around 50,000 people) had used GHB in the past year; that is less than ecstasy (2,7 percent), cocaine (1,8 percent), and amphetamine (1,4 percent). However, the number of health incidents with GHB is relatively high and often of serious nature.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Alcohol.jpeg\" alt=\"heineken\" width=\"800\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Alcohol.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Alcohol-300x187.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Drug-use-in-the-Netherlands-Alcohol-768x478.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alcohol_And_Tobacco_Use_in_the_Netherlands\"><\/span>Alcohol And Tobacco Use in the Netherlands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The number of smokers in the Netherlands is declining. The decrease is smaller among people with a low level of education than among people with a medium or high level of education. The number of excessive drinkers stayed stable.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to smoking, it\u2019s precisely the higher educated who drink more frequently (9,9 % of adults) compared to people with a low level of education (8,7 %). There are an estimated 1,800 deaths due to alcohol consumption in the Netherlands (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ggztotaal.nl\/nw-29166-7-3710867\/nieuws\/nationale_drug_monitor_jaarlijks_1800_doden_door_alcohol_en_bijna_20000_door_roken.html\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>These are largely attributable to strokes, cancer, diseases of the digestive organs and mental disorders. The estimate takes into account the protective effect of light alcohol consumption on some diseases and mortality. For smoking, the estimated total related number of deaths is 19,500 (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ggztotaal.nl\/nw-29166-7-3710867\/nieuws\/nationale_drug_monitor_jaarlijks_1800_doden_door_alcohol_en_bijna_20000_door_roken.html\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_the_most-used_drugs_in_the_Netherlands\"><\/span>1) What are the most-used drugs in the Netherlands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"326\"><strong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"108\">Cannabis is the most commonly used drug.<\/strong> After that, national surveys often track stimulants like <strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"184\">MDMA (ecstasy)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"200\">cocaine<\/strong> because they are common in nightlife. The exact ranking can vary by age group and city.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"331\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"403\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_many_adults_in_the_Netherlands_used_drugs_in_the_last_year\"><\/span>2) How many adults in the Netherlands used drugs in the last year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"674\">A recent Dutch overview reports that <strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"502\">about 1 in 10 adults (18+) used at least one drug in 2024<\/strong> (within the last 12 months). This \u201clast-year\u201d measure is useful because it reflects <em data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"596\">current<\/em> use, not just experimentation long ago.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"679\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"749\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_does_%E2%80%9Clifetime%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9Clast-year%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Clast-month%E2%80%9D_use_mean\"><\/span>3) What does \u201clifetime,\u201d \u201clast-year,\u201d and \u201clast-month\u201d use mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"801\">These are standard time windows in drug statistics:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"974\">\n<li data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"847\">\n<p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"847\"><strong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"820\">Lifetime use<\/strong>: used at least once <em data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"847\">ever<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"911\">\n<p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"911\"><strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"867\">Last-year use<\/strong>: used at least once in the <em data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"911\">past 12 months<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"974\">\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"974\"><strong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"932\">Last-month use<\/strong>: used at least once in the <em data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"974\">past 30 days<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1087\">They matter because lifetime use can stay high even if current use drops.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1092\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1167\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_do_Dutch_surveys_and_reports_sometimes_show_different_numbers\"><\/span>4) Why do Dutch surveys and reports sometimes show different numbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1195\">Because they may differ in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1364\">\n<li data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1232\">\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1232\"><strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1211\">Age range<\/strong> (e.g., 18+ vs 15\u201334)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1278\">\n<p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1278\"><strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1250\">Definitions<\/strong> (what counts as \u201cdrug use\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1334\">\n<p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1334\"><strong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1292\">Methods<\/strong> (survey answers vs wastewater monitoring)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1364\">\n<p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1364\"><strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1364\">Year of data collection<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1480\">Always check the <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1393\">source<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1403\">year<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1424\">time window<\/strong> before comparing.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1552\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_drug_use_higher_in_Amsterdam_than_the_national_average\"><\/span>5) Is drug use higher in Amsterdam than the national average?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1852\">Often, <strong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1598\">big cities show different patterns<\/strong> because of nightlife, events, and tourism. But \u201chigher\u201d depends on <em data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1678\">which drug<\/em> and <em data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1698\">which measure<\/em> (last-month vs last-year). For city-level proof, look for <strong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1783\">municipal health (GGD)<\/strong> reports or wastewater studies.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1857\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1930\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_is_%E2%80%9Charm_reduction%E2%80%9D_and_why_is_it_used_in_the_Netherlands\"><\/span>6) What is \u201charm reduction,\u201d and why is it used in the Netherlands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2246\"><strong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1949\">Harm reduction<\/strong> means lowering health damage (like overdoses and infections) even when drug use still happens. It focuses on practical steps: safer-use info, early warnings, and easier access to care. Dutch programs are often cited as long-running examples of this approach.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2298\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_you_get_drugs_tested_in_Amsterdam\"><\/span>7) Can you get drugs tested in Amsterdam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2591\">Yes. <strong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2320\">Drug testing<\/strong> is available through services like <strong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2373\">GGD Amsterdam<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2390\">Jellinek<\/strong>, where people can test drugs anonymously and get information about contents and strength. This helps reduce harm from unexpected ingredients or very strong pills.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2596\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2657\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_DIMS_and_why_does_it_matter_for_statistics\"><\/span>8) What is DIMS, and why does it matter for statistics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2927\"><strong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2666\">DIMS<\/strong> (Drug Information and Monitoring System) monitors what substances show up in tested samples and tracks trends. It helps create <strong data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2806\">warnings<\/strong> when dangerous batches appear and supports public-health reporting beyond surveys.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2932\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3008\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Why_are_stimulants_MDMAcocaine_such_a_focus_in_Dutch_drug_stats\"><\/span>9) Why are stimulants (MDMA\/cocaine) such a focus in Dutch drug stats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3297\">Because they are strongly linked to <strong data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3067\">nightlife settings<\/strong> and can cause medical emergencies\u2014especially when mixed with alcohol or other drugs. European monitoring reports highlight that MDMA-related emergency cases often involve multiple substances.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3302\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3376\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_the_safest_way_to_interpret_drug_statistics_as_a_reader\"><\/span>10) What is the safest way to interpret drug statistics as a reader?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3402\">Use this quick checklist:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3684\">\n<li data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3460\">\n<p data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3460\"><strong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3425\">Find the source<\/strong> (CBS\/Trimbos\/RIVM\/EUDA are strong)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3500\">\n<p data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3500\"><strong data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3482\">Check the year<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3500\">age group<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3566\">\n<p data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3566\"><strong data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3528\">Note the time window<\/strong> (lifetime vs last-year vs last-month)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3614\">\n<p data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3614\">Look for <strong data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3594\">trend lines<\/strong>, not one-year jumps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3684\">\n<p data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3684\">Pair use rates with <strong data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3651\">harm data<\/strong> (treatment, ER visits, warnings)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3795\">This prevents bad comparisons and gives a clearer picture of real risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toursinamsterdam.com\/10-drugs-facts-from-the-netherlands\/\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Drugs Facts in the Netherlands<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toursinamsterdam.com\/10-drugs-facts-from-the-netherlands\/\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Best Coffeeshops in Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/news\/10-sex-shows-in-amsterdam\/\">Top 10 Sex Shows in Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Statistics on Drug Use in the Netherlands: Prevalence, Trends, Risks, and Policy Explained Drug use in the Netherlands is rising quietly\u2014confusing data hides real risks. 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