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Rising cocaine consumption in Europe

Overview

Reports indicate a significant increase in cocaine use and related issues across different European regions. In Denmark, the pension company Danica observed a 69 percent rise in cocaine abuse treatment cases among corporate clients between 2019 and 2025, a trend experts link to high-performance workplace cultures and increased accessibility.

Similarly, in England, the British Home Office reported a 26 percent increase in cocaine use since 2021. Wastewater analysis estimates that approximately 123,000 kilograms were consumed between 2024 and 2025. This rise is attributed to high purity levels and historically low prices. The increase in consumption has coincided with a rise in drug-related offenses and a noted link to domestic violence, with nearly 60 percent of police drug tests on suspected domestic abuse suspects returning positive for cocaine between July 2025 and mid-2026.

Entities

Mikkel Lykke Larsen · Anne-Margrethe Overgaard · Dánica · Harry Samnal · Home Office

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Cocaine consumption rises in England

    Cocaine use in England has risen 26% since 2021, with 123,000kg consumed in 2024–2025, driving an increase in drug-related crimes and domestic violence incidents.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Danica reports 69% rise in cocaine abuse treatments

    Danica reports a 69 percent rise in cocaine abuse treatments among Danish corporate clients since 2019, potentially driven by a high-performance culture.

Sources

072info.com · insajder.net · politika.rs