Drugs and addictions in overseas France. State of play and issues

The aim of this Théma is to provide an overview of the situations and problems currently observed in the French overseas territories with regard to drugs and addictions, based on the most recent statistical data and the main studies carried out in these territories.

The French overseas territories include 12 territories of varied political and institutional statuses spread over several continents and three oceans (Atlantic, Indian, Pacific).

Overseas France is receiving increasingly targeted attention from public authorities, however, knowledge of the issues specific to these territories remains partial. A certain amount of data is nevertheless available and makes it possible to draw up an overview focusing on the former French overseas departments (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guiana, La Réunion) supplemented by occasional data from New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Mayotte.

The report as well as its summary considers 3 major aspects:

  • The large supply of drugs in overseas France and especially the cocaine market in the French West Indies-Guiana region.
  • A less widespread use than in metropolitan France but more concentrated in certain populations.
  • The strong mobilisation coverage of the care provided that falls far short of needs while a significant part of the police force activity is focused on narcotics.
Publication type
Reports
Publication date
Language
French
Author(s)
OBRADOVIC
Ivana
Edited by
OFDT
Number of pages
84
ISBN
979-10-92728-40-8
Products & addictions
Alcohol
Cannabis
Cocaine and crack
Heroin and opioids
Gambling
LSD and mushrooms
MDMA/ecstasy and amphetamine
New Psychoactive Substances
Poppers
Tobacco
Others
Themes
Supply and markets
Public policy and healthcare provision
Treatment
Users
Specific population(s)
Adolescents
Adults
Women/Men
Vulnerable groups
Territories
Overseas
New Caledonia
French Guiana
Reunion Island
Guadeloupe
Martinique
Mayotte
French Polynesia
Dispositif d'enquête et d'observation
Medico-administrative analysis
Epidemiological surveys
Sociological and qualitative surveys