ketamine was one of the key drugs identified in the study Drug consumption in England rises sharply during heatwaves, bank holiday weekends and major events like football matches and the Eurovision Song Contest, according to a large-scale wastewater study.Researchers analysed over 1,700 wastewater samples from 15 treatment plants across England
ketamine was one of the key drugs identified in the study Drug consumption in England rises sharply during heatwaves, bank holiday weekends and major events like football matches and the Eurovision Song Contest, according to a large-scale wastewater study.Researchers analysed over 1,700 wastewater samples from 15 treatment plants across England in 2022, revealing clear weekly and seasonal trends. Cocaine was the most commonly detected drug, followed by heroin, ketamine, amphetamine and MDMA.While weekend spikes were prominent, cocaine use remained consistently high throughout the week. Event-driven surges Drug use increased significantly during major events such as World Cup matches, summer heatwaves and national celebrations like the late Queen’s platinum jubilee.The Eurovision Song Contest stood out as one of the most drug-fuelled nights, with notable rises in cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and methamphetamine use. Ketamine a
