Latest wastewater monitoring reveals cannabis is most widely used illegal drug, with use in regional areas double that in cities
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Australians are consuming less cocaine and alcohol than they were last year while ketamine use is at an all-time high, according to levels of drugs detected in the sewer system.
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission released its latest national wastewater drug monitoring program report on Tuesday, detailing the use of 12 drugs among half of the country’s population across capital cities and regional areas.
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