According to a new study of illegal drugs found in sewage in 130 European cities, the increase in consumption stimulation throughout the volume. Spain is in the most consumed countries.
He The great European wastewater analysis plan It has revealed the increase in the consumption of MTMA, cocaine and ammademines in 128 cities from 26 different countries. The study, conducted by the network of wastewater inspectors across the European Union, and the EU, the Anti -Union Truck Agency (Yuda), examined the behavior. Drug use By analyzing about 68.8 million people with their waste.
According to EU data, 87 million adults are taking illegal drugs At least once in your life. Cannabis and cocaine are the most illegal drugs in the European Union. However, MTMA (also known as ‘Molly’ or Extrazi), Heroin and other opiates, psychoatelic products and synthetic drugs are increasing.
Waste water samples were analyzed in search of traces of five stimulants (ampeatamine, cocaine, methampetamine, MTMA and ketamine), as well as cannabis. This method allows scientists Evaluate drug use The urine is excreted in a community that measures illegal drug levels and their metabolism.
The study emphasizes that in most cities between 2011 and 2015, the consumption of cocaine was found in a “relatively stable” method, 2016 marked a turning point, Since then, the year of consumption is increased in most places. Consumption of cocaine in the cities of western and southern Europe is high, Belgium, the Netherlands and Place Countries that declare the highest statistics.
2024 data revealed A new increase in cocaine waste In most cities, 72 out of 39 record high levels compared to the previous year. In Belgium, Analysis Brussels waste water And the increase in the Antwerp 2023.
In Brussels, The daily consumption of cocaine for a thousand people is estimated at 1186.34 milligrams in 2024In 2023, 5598.22 mg. This study refers to the day of the week with high concentrations on Saturday.
Belgium is also one of the countries where High MDMA consumptionAlong with the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Portugal. In most cases, in most cases, the consumption of ecstasy has increased, and then fluctuating. Analysis shows it The consumption of this stimuli is high on the weekendThis reflects “the main use of ecstasy in entertainment situations.”
Except for cannabis
Cannabis more The most consumed illegal medicineWith the estimated number of consumers 22.8 million last year. However, unlike other medications analyzed, most cities were recorded Lack of cannabis consumption In 2024 compared to previous years.
Analyzed wastewater indicates that in southern and central Europe, especially cannabis consumption PlaceThe Netherlands and Portugal. Currently, property and consumption in most countries is illegal; However, nine procedures tolerate, cannabis legal under certain conditions of Germany, Luxembourg and Malta.
In its 2024 pharmaceutical report, the European Medical Institute stated that the current and dynamic public and political debate in Europe is possible How to control cannabis“It is not clear which direction of future European policies will take.”
