Annual Report to the Parliament on Drug Addictions in Italy

The 2025 Annual Report to the Parliament on Drug Addictions in Italy offers a comprehensive overview of the current drug addiction landscape. Despite a slight decline in youth drug use for the first time since 2018, the report highlights ongoing challenges, particularly with substances like cocaine, synthetic opioids, and high-potency cannabis derivatives. Law enforcement and judicial efforts remain strong, and Italy continues to be a key collaborator in global anti-drug initiatives, particularly with countries in South America and the Indo-Pacific region.

The report also emphasizes the importance of increased resources for prevention, care, and recovery. With a focus on enhancing multidirectional interventions, the government’s 2025 budget includes the creation of a new Fund for Prevention, aimed at addressing addiction through comprehensive and sustainable strategies.