Data collections are organised every four years. The first ESPAD survey was carried out in 1995, while the subsequent waves took place in 1999, 2003 and 2007 respectively (an extra data collection for a handful of new countries was also held in 2008).

Hence, the fifth data collection was conducted during spring 2011. The 2011 ESPAD Report will be released May 31, 2012.

A growing number of countries have participated throughout the years. In 1995 totally 26 countries collected data, while 39 countries (in some cases regions/entities) did so in 2011. Please refer to the list of participating countries to find out more.

Both the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and the Pompidou Group of the Council of Europe supports the project, as well as national ministries involved.

• Council of Europe Support Letter
• EMCDDA Support Letter
• ESPAD Support Letter

When a class is appointed to participate in the ESPAD survey it is of great importance that this particular class actually do so, in order to obtain as nationally accurate results as possible. Read here about the student’s integrity and ethical aspects during data collection.

To get in contact with a Principal Investigator in a particular country, please use the flag buttons or click on the map on the start page.

To find out more about project history, background and organisation please refer to the document Overview of the ESPAD Project.