Canadian Drug and Substance Watch: International drug early warning systems

International map of drug early warning systems and national drug observatories

The map includes a selection of international early warning systems and national drug observatories. Substance use trends across the globe affect one another through illegal drug markets. This map demonstrates Canada’s position in a larger global network. This is not a comprehensive list and will be reviewed with each update. Links are external and are subject to change.

Map: Text description

Country	Regional EWS affiliation	Weblink

Notes

• The UNODC Early Warning Advisory on NPS acts as a global monitoring system on NPS by compiling submissions from 142 countries and territories worldwide.
• The EUDA Early Warning System on NPS detects and assesses NPS in the EU by compiling reports from 29 national focal points and other partners.
• The Early Warning System for the Americas (SATA) identifies and communicates emerging drug threats in the Americas by compiling alerts from 19 countries with operational EWS.

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