Substance abuse statistics and reports
There have been many reports produced on substance abuse within Bermuda. The following is a current list of recent reports and surveys that have been conducted.
2024
The Bermuda Information Drug Network (BerDIN) has released its comprehensive 2024 Annual Report. This report provides essential data, analysis, and key findings on substance use trends, emerging concerns, and prevention strategies in Bermuda. Stakeholders, policymakers, and the public are encouraged to review the report to stay informed and support evidence-based decision-making.
For more information, visit the BerDIN Annual Meeting page.
2023
The Annual Report of the BerDIN aims to improve our understanding of the drug situation in Bermuda and to provide a platform for debate in the coming years. This report presents the top-level overview of the drug phenomenon in Bermuda, covering drug supply, use, and public health problems, as well as drug policy and responses. The statistical data reported relate to 2022 (most recent year) and are directly provided to the BerDIN by various stakeholders.
This report captures information about the presentations and activities that took place at the 2023 Bermuda Information Drug Network Meeting.
2023 Bermuda Information Drug Network (BerDIN) Presentations
The following presentations were presented at the 2023 BerDIN meeting that was held on November 3rd at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI).
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FileNational Drug Strategy- Joanne Dean (2.62 MB)
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FileRTAs and Substance Use 2023 (1.15 MB)
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FileSurvey Initiatives 2023 - Stephanie Tankard (10.88 MB)
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FileUplift - Kalyn Cannonier (1.79 MB)
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Archived Annual Reports
The Annual Report of the BerDIN aims to improve our understanding of the drug situation in Bermuda and to provide a platform for debate in the coming years. This report presents the top-level overiew of the drug phenomenon in Bermuda, covering drug supply, use, and public health problems, as well as drug policy and responses. The statistical data reported relate to 2021 (most recent year) and are directly provided to the BerDIN by various stakeholders.
2022 Bermuda Information Drug Network (BerDIN) Meeting Report
The following meeting report is a summation of the activities which took place at the 2022 BerDIN meeting that was held on November 4th at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI).
2022 Bermuda Information Drug Network (BerDIN) Presentations
The following presentations were presented at the 2022 BerDIN meeting that was held on November 4th at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI).
The Annual Report of the BerDIN aims to improve our understanding of the drug situation in Bermuda and to provide a platform for debate in the coming years. This report presents the top-level overview of the drug phenomenon in Bermuda, covering drug supply, use, and public health problems, as well as drug policy and responses. The statistical data reported relate to 2020 (most recent year) and are directly provided to the BerDIN by various stakeholders.
This report captures information about the presentations and activities that took place at the 2021 Bermuda Information Drug Network Meeting.
This survey, the sixth National Household Survey, serves to update information collected in 2017 on drug and alcohol consumption among residents in Bermuda. The survey provides trends and information related to prevalence of use, age of first use, risk behaviors and perceptions on alcohol policy.
The purpose of this survey was to monitor the usage of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana among pregnant women and assess changing trends within Bermuda.
This report captures information about the presentations and activities that took place at the 2019 Bermuda Information Drug Network Meeting.
The Annual Report of the BerDin aims to improve our understanding of the drug situation in Bermuda and to provide a platform for debate in the coming years. This report presents the top-level overview of the drug phenomenon in Bermuda, covering drug supply, use, and public health problems, as well as drug policy and responses. The statistical data reported relate to 2019 (most recent year) and are directly provided to the BerDIN by various stakeholders.
The year 2020 marks the first implementation fo the Marijuana Survey. It examines in more depth, patterns of use, such as the quantities of marijuana consumed and the use of marijuana for various purposes; the marijuana market, such as sources of marijuana and pricing; and issues of public safety, such as impaired driving.
The Annual Report of the BerDIN aims to improve our understanding of the drug situation in Bermuda and to provide a platform for debate in the coming years. This report presents the top-level overview of the drug phenomenon in Bermuda, covering drug supply, use, and public health problems, as well as drug policy and responses. The statistical data reported relate to 2018 (most recent year) and are directly provided to the BerDIN by various stakeholders.
This report captures information about the presentations and activities that took place at the 2019 Bermuda Information Drug Network Meeting.
This survey is the first of its kind conducted by the DNDC and serves to inform policy makers on the public's opinions and beliefs regarding prevention and treatment of substance absue/misuse. It aims to identify characteristics and social factors that are associated with drug misuse and abuse.
The Annual Report of the BerDIN aims to improve our understanding of the drug situation in Bermuda and to provide a platform for debate in the coming years. This report presents the top-level overview of the drug phenomenon in Bermuda, covering drug supply, use, and public health problems, as well as drug policy and responses. The statistical data reported relate to 2017 (most recent year) and are directly provided to the BerDIN by various stakeholders.
BerDIN Meeting Report 2018
This report captures information about the presentations and activities that took place at the 2018 Bermuda Information Drug Network Meeting.
Report of the 2017-2018 Drug Abuse Monitoring Survey
The Drug Abuse Monitoring Programme is a collaboration of the Department for National Drug Control and the Department of Corrections. This survey tracks self-reported drug use by criminal offenders upon entering the Westgate Correctional Facility and the Co-Ed prison facility.
2017 Annual Report - Drug Information Network (BerDIN)
This report contains an updated comprehensive overview of Bermuda’s drug problem and the measures being taken to tackle it. Building on national-level data, it provides insights into key trends, responses, and policies, together with in-depth analyses of topical issues that occurred in 2016.
2017 National Household Survey: Report of the National Household Survey on Drug Use and Health Among the Adult Population in Bermuda
This survey, the fifth National Household Survey, serves to update information collected in 2013 on drug and alcohol consumption among residents in Bermuda. The survey provides trends and information related to prevalence of use, age of first use, risk behaviors and perceptions on alcohol policy.
Annual Report of the Bermuda Drug Information Network (BerDIN) 2016
This report contains a comprehensive overview of Bermuda’s drug problem and the measures being taken to tackle it. Building on national-level data, it provides insights into key trends, responses, and policies, together with in-depth analyses of topical issues.
Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities 2016
The survey is the first of its kind undertaken in Bermuda by the DNDC. It was designed to collect multipurpose data on the characteristics and use of substance abuse treatment facilities and services (both public and private), which forms the baseline that can be used to analyse, assist in assessing the nature and extent of services provided by these facilities, and in forecasting substance abuse treatment resource requirements.
Quarterly Survey of the Bermuda Community - 15 June to 28 June 2016
This report summarizes the results from a survey of approximately 400 Bermuda residents and includes information and statistics on perceptions of neighbourhood safety, crime, and overall health.
Bermuda's High Cost of Alcohol
How alcohol markets are evolving, leading to increasing social problems. This article looks at the social and economic costs of alcohol use in Bermuda, supported locally available statistics on affordability, accessibility, and availability.
Youth Marijuana Statistics - 8 things you should know
This summary presents statistics on eight areas of youth marijuana use: prevalence, reaction of friends, average age of first use, source and location of use, perceptions of harm, ease of access, school environment/perceptions, and relationship with marijuana use.
School Survey Report 2015 - Final.pdf
This report presents the findings of the fourth round of a survey conducted amongst middle and high school students in Bermuda’s public, private, and home schools.
Annual Report of the Bermuda Drug Information Network 2015
This report contains a comprehensive overview of Bermuda’s drug problem and the measure being taken to tackle it. Building on national-level data provides insights into key trends, responses, and policies, together with in-depth analyses of topical issues.
Quarterly Survey of the Bermuda Community – 19 June to 2 July 2015
This reports summarizes the results from a survey of approximately 400 Bermuda residents and includes information and statistics on perceptions of neighbourhood safety, crime and overall health.
Drug Abuse Monitoring Survey
This survey tracks self-reported drug use by criminal offenders upon entering the Westgate Correctional Facility and the Co-Ed prison facility.
Substance Use Survey Among the Homeless Population in Bermuda 2015
This report provides information on the health status and substance use of the homeless in Bermuda as well as the association between drug use and physical and mental health.
Survey of Pregnant Women and Substance Abuse 2015
The purpose of this survey was to monitor the usage of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana among pregnant women and assess changing trends within Bermuda.
College Students' Drug Use 2013
This survey quantifies and documents Bermuda College students’ attitudes, perceptions, and opinions about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
School Survey Report 2011
This report presents the findings of the third implementation of a survey conducted among middle and high school students in Bermuda's public, private, and home schools. It was done to assess the prevalence of substance use and the levels of risk and protective factors among these students.
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