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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Drug use in England spikes during heatwaves and big sports events, research finds

Illicit drug usage in England spikes during holidays, heatwaves, and events, with significant cocaine and ketamine levels compared to other European countries.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Police warn of unidentified narcotic' causing overdoses | CBC News

Toronto police warn of an unidentified narcotic causing multiple overdoses near Allan Gardens and Moss Park, with concerns of wider distribution.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Prisons unable to keep up with crisis of drones delivering drugs, report finds

Drones and underinvestment in prison security have enabled widespread delivery of drugs and contraband, undermining safety, health, and rehabilitation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Prison security systems not being fixed amid drug crisis, report finds

Broken and unrepaired prison security systems allow illicit drugs to flood into Britain's prisons, undermining control, rehabilitation, and staff ability to maintain safety.
Public health
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 months ago

America's Drug Crisis: Why the U.S. Must Fight Traffickers Abroad-and Addiction at Home

The U.S. government must prevent illicit drugs and trafficking networks from bringing drugs into the country that harm Americans and enrich traffickers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Australia finds record meth, cocaine, heroin use in wastewater analysis

Between August 2023 and August 2024, Australians consumed an estimated 22.2 tonnes of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and MDMA, reflecting a 34 percent increase from the previous year.
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