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Drug use report: Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise

Mar 18, 2026
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A new study has monitored illicit drug use through wastewater analysis in 115 European cities from 25 countries. From 2024 to 2025, MDMA's residues in wastewaters decreased by 16%, while those of ketamine increased by 41%.
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