# Drug policy and pharmaceutical trends in Austria > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drug-policy-and-pharmaceutical-trends-in-austria > Updated: 2026-10-07T09:45:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Discussions regarding drug policy and substance trends are emerging in Austria. Local authorities and advocates are addressing the lack of supervised consumption rooms, with the Graz city council voting to examine models used in Germany and advocates in Innsbruck calling for protected spaces for youth to combat rising drug-related deaths. At the same time, Kratom has emerged as a trending substance among young people, often sold in Vienna via vending machines under misleading labels. Health risks associated with the substance have been highlighted by reports of near-fatal cardiac arrest in Tyrol. In a related development regarding pharmaceutical care, research has been conducted into how community pharmacies in Austria identify and document drug-related problems (DRPs). The study indicates that while pharmacists consider managing these issues vital to their professional role, their practices are often influenced by various behavioral barriers. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Austria study examines drug-related problems in community pharmacies Research into Austrian community pharmacies highlights the importance of identifying and documenting drug-related problems to improve patient health and reduce healthcare costs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austria-study-examines-drug-related-problems-in-community-pharmacies ### 2026-10-05: Drug policy and substance trends emerge in Austria Austria faces rising drug-related challenges, including debates over establishing supervised consumption rooms and the increasing popularity of Kratom among young people. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drug-policy-and-substance-trends-emerge-in-austria --- Cite as: Drug policy and pharmaceutical trends in Austria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/drug-policy-and-pharmaceutical-trends-in-austria