The EU's drug agency has said there is 'growing' evidence that drug consumption rooms are used by marginalised users, improve injecting practices and reduce the visibility of public drug use. The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction noted that EU states are becoming increasingly aware of the potential benefits of state-backed facilities to improve the situation for users and communities alike. The centre said there is 'growing moderate quality evidence' that drug consumption rooms are able to attract hard-to-reach drug users and reduce drug litter on the streets.