Briefing: Drug use report: Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise
Strategic angle: A new study reveals significant changes in illicit drug use across Europe, highlighting a decrease in MDMA and increases in ketamine and cocaine.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 4 months ago
Study monitored wastewater in 115 European cities across 25 countries.
MDMA residues decreased by 16% from 2024 to 2025.
Ketamine usage increased by 41% during the same period.