Substance addiction and drug use in Belgium - Statistics & Facts
According to data on drug consumption in the general Belgian population, the most common addictions relate to alcohol and cannabis. In 2018, it was estimated that roughly one out of ten Belgians consumed alcohol daily. While addiction is primarily defined by a loss of control, such a consumption pattern can be directly linked to an alcohol use disorder. Unsurprisingly, over 19 thousand reports of alcohol abuse were reported by the Belgian Federal Police in 2018. Alcohol can often be overlooked as being a drug, but this substance has a high potential for addiction and is linked to various health problems and social consequences.
