https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Germany
The drug policy of Germany is considered to be one of the most lenient among European Union (EU) countries. Policies vary depending on the state.
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-cocaine-drug-cartels-organized-crime-war-on-drugs/a-72333907
Apr 26, 2025 — "More than twice as many people are using cocaine than just a few years ago. This makes cocaine the clear number one illegal drug in Germany," ...
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9677535/
by C Rauschert · 2022 · Cited by 115 — With the exception of cannabis, the use of other illegal drugs in Germany is much less widespread. Cocaine is the second most commonly us
https://www.bfarm.de/EN/Federal-Opium-Agency/Narcotic-drugs/_node.html
In Germany, control of the legal trade in narcotic drugs belongs to the tasks of the Federal Opium Agency at the BfArM.
https://www.drugpolicyfacts.org/node/4048
Use of drugs is not mentioned as an offence. Unauthorised personal possession and purchase of drugs are criminal offences punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
https://2009-2017.state.gov/j/inl/rls/nrcrpt/2015/vol1/238971.htm
German and Turkish organized crime groups continue to dominate the drug trade, with cannabis, cocaine and heroin making up the bulk of drugs smuggled into and ...
https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/why-is-drug-related-violence-spilling-over-into-germany/
Sep 2, 2024 — Germany's illicit drug market is highly diversified and competitive. Criminal ecosystems in major German cities are dominated by a mix of ...
https://gesund.bund.de/en/illegal-drugs-and-drug-addiction
Examples of illegal drugs including ecstasy, heroin, cocaine and crystal meth. · In Germany, the consumption of cannabis has been legal for adults under certain ...
https://www.dresden.de/media/pdf/gesundheit/SPDi/sucht/Flyer_Drogen_EN_Englisch.pdf
The age is checked at the time of purchase. Drugs in Germany. Tobacco. Alcohol. Cannabis. Opiates. Amphetamine. Examples.
https://www.drugpolicyfacts.org/node/4048
Use of drugs is not mentioned as an offence. Unauthorised personal possession and purchase of drugs are criminal offences punishable by up to 5 years in prison.Read more
https://www.zoll.de/EN/Private-individuals/Travel/Entering-Germany/Restrictions/Medicinal-products-and-narcotics/medicinal-products-and-narcotics_node.html
To protect the public from health risks and to combat illegal drug trafficking, in Germany the trade in medicinal products and narcotics is strictly regulated.
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/germany-does-not-expect-us-uk-pharma-deal-affect-drug-prices-2025-12-03/
23 hours ago — Germany's health ministry does not expect a pharmaceutical deal between the United States and Britain to have any impact on drug prices in ...
https://www.unodc.org/LSS/Country/DetailsLegalSystem?code=DLIL&country=DE
The German Federal Narcotics Act 'BtMG' (Betäubungsmittelgesetz, 28.07.1981) contains the list of prohibited substances. Since 2007, a number of NPS have ...
https://www.euda.europa.eu/publications/country-drug-reports/2019/germany_en
Jun 6, 2019 — This report presents the top-level overview of the drug phenomenon in Germany, covering drug supply, use and public health problems as well as drug policy and ...S
https://randoxtoxicology.com/a-snapshot-of-the-drug-problem-in-germany/
Oct 11, 2018 — Figures show that in Germany more than 25% of the population has at one point used illicit drugs, 1 in 10 had used in the last 12 months.See more
https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/40576/chapter/348076062
by RP Stephens · 2022 · Cited by 2 — Germany, a world leader in pharmaceutical drug innovation (morphine, cocaine, amphetamines) has seen a multiplicity of changes in consumpti
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAGerman/comments/1nmohmf/whats_the_most_commonly_used_drug_in_germany/
Alcohol and tobacco, followed by cannabis and prescription drugs like benzodiazepines, methylphenidate or soft pain medications like tillidin.See more
https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/government-and-drugs-germany-strict-approach
by E Lintner · Cited by 2 — Germany will continue its life-without-drugs stance and resist all demands to legalize illicit drugs. The primary goal of German drug policy is to pr
https://www.iqwig.de/en/presse/in-the-focus/new-drugs-approval-benefit-assessment-coverage/1-drug-approval-and-early-benefit-assessment-in-germany/
If a pharmaceutical company wants to market a new prescription drug in Germany, the drug is subject to two procedures: drug approval and early benefit ...
https://se-legal.de/criminal-defense-lawyer/drug-offences-and-narcotics-criminal-law-in-germany/drug-possession-in-germany-sentencing-for-small-quantities/?lang=en
Offenders who only possess a small amount of drugs do not fulfil such a qualification offence, resulting in a generally lower punishment.See more