Drugs have previously been detected in other research but wastewater results suggest increasing consumption
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Seven psychoactive drugs have been detected in Australian wastewater for the first time, a three-year surveillance program has found.
Wastewater testing has revealed the presence of synthetic drugs including mephedrone (commonly referred to as meow meow), ethylone and eutylone, which have stimulant effects akin to MDMA.
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Continue reading…Drugs have previously been detected in other research but wastewater results suggest increasing consumptionGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSeven psychoactive drugs have been detected in Australian wastewater for the first time, a three-year surveillance program has found.Wastewater testing has revealed the presence of synthetic drugs including mephedrone (commonly referred to as meow meow), ethylone and eutylone, which have stimulant effects akin to MDMA.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…