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Cannabis is the most common drug in Austria, high levels of cocaine use
Austria🩺 HealthCenter28 days ago

Cannabis is the most common drug in Austria, high levels of cocaine use

According to a report by the European Drug Agency, Austria ranks in the middle when it comes to drug consumption. Cannabis is the most commonly used drug, while cocaine use remains at a high level. Ketamine is becoming more popular in Europe, and opioids are the leading cause of drug-related deaths.

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Der Standard logoDer StandardIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9028 days ago
Cannabis is the most common drug in Austria, high levels of cocaine use

According to a report by the European Drug Agency, Austria ranks in the middle when it comes to drug consumption. Cannabis is the most commonly used drug, while cocaine use remains at a high level. Ketamine is becoming more popular in Europe, and opioids are the leading cause of drug-related deaths.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data without overtly biased language or emphasis. It reports on drug usage trends and related health impacts without taking a clear stance or favoring any particular perspective.

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 90): The article presents data from the European Drug Report 2026 accurately, citing the EU-Drogenagentur and mentioning the increase in drug diversity and risks. It notes Austria’s position in the middle range compared to Europe, and mentions the high level of cocaine consumption. The facts align with t

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