26 March 2024 Crackdown on illicit drugs detects rise in ‘designer’ drug substitutes
This group of drugs produces stronger effects that wear off faster, leading to more frequent use. UniSA researcher, Dr Emma Jaunay says any changes to drug levels in wastewater can provide an early warning for NPS circulating in the illicit drug market. “Novel psychoactive substances are drugs that have been designed to mimic established illicit drugs, such as cannabis, cocaine,...