23/05/2025
🧑🦱 Are teens swapping alcohol and drugs for other risky behaviours?
The results of the latest European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs reveal interesting insights into substance use among 15–16-year-old school students in Europe.
Key highlights from the latest survey:
📉 Teenage drinking and cigarette smoking down
🚭 E-cigarette use on the rise
💊 Growing non-medical use of prescription drugs
🎰 Sharp rise in online gambling
🎮 Surge in gaming, particularly among girls
🧠 Mental well-being shows gender & regional gaps
ℹ️ Almost three-quarters of students took part in prevention programmes
Read our news release here: euda.europa.eu/news/2025/new-espad-survey-results_en
Or explore the full summary: euda.europa.eu/publications/data-factsheets/espad-2024-key-findings_en
