Overview
- Experimental use of illegal drugs among adults rose to 14.6% in 2025 from 10.6% in 2016, led by cannabis, which increased to 13.3% in adults, based on a 19,200‑person survey conducted from August to October 2025.
- Adolescent experimental use declined to 4.1% and alcohol indicators fell, yet the new mental‑health module shows higher 12‑month suicidal ideation, planning and attempts (3.3%, 1.9%, 1.5%).
- E‑cigarette use doubled to 2.6% as smoked‑tobacco prevalence dropped to 15.1%, and health officials warned that heated aerosols contain toxic substances.
- Misuse of medicines increased to 2.5% and opioid use to 1.4%, while non‑medical fentanyl prevalence remained very low at 0.2% ever and 0.1% in the past year.
- The government highlighted anti‑fentanyl campaigns, tramadol prescription controls and expanded prevention efforts, while PAN figures criticized budgets and called the vape ban ineffective.