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Wastewater Analysis of Drug Use in Europe
A recent study has delved into the drug-taking habits of people residing in 88 cities across Europe, spanning 24 countries, including 23 member states of the European Union as well as Turkey.… -
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It’s National Coroner and Medicolegal Death Investigator Week!
With drug-related deaths in the USA continuing to rise, the role of the Medicolegal Death Investigator is increasingly crucial. This article explores the importance of their roles, both in establishing the involvement… -
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Carfentanil Increases 3,400% from 2022 to 2023 in Drug Tests
Carfentanil has been detected in urine drug tests 35 times across 12 states in the USA this year, a large increase from the 1 case detected in 2022, according to a Millennium… -
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The ToxPlex Array: Forensic Use
Forensic Toxicology Forensic toxicology is the analysis of a biological sample to identify and quantify drugs of abuse or toxic substances in a person's system. This helps to indicate and determine their… -
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Opioid Epidemic within the USA Criminal Justice System
The opioid epidemic in the United States has worsened due to Covid-19, with deaths caused by overdose increasing by 28.5% from April 2021. In the US 13.3% of people started or increased… -
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Cocaine seizure in Germany breaks European record
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Impact of Coronavirus on Drug Use in Europe
The effect of COVID-19 on the consumption of drugs in Europe has been varied depending on the drug type concerned. Overall, 51.6% of participants in a survey have increased their drug or… -
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Record Seizure of Synthetic Drugs in Spain
In a record seizure of synthetic drugs for Spain, police have confiscated approximately 827,000 ecstasy tablets, 76kg of speed, 39.5kg of crystal meth and 217 litres of liquid amphetamine at the start… -
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Italian Authorities Seize Over $1B Worth of Amphetamines Originating From Syria
Italian police intercepted and seized 14 tons of amphetamines with a street value of approximately $1.15 billion at the Italian port of Salerno in early July. This huge shipment was suspected to… -
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U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Resurge to Record During the Pandemic
Drug deaths in the USA have risen to a record high in 2019, after falling for the first time for 25 years in 2018. Almost 72,000 people died from drug overdoses in…
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