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Swiss cantonal authorities are proactively establishing measures to combat the anticipated arrival of nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids up to 50 times more powerful than fentanyl. This represents a significant new public health challenge for Switzerland, which has so far been largely spared from the crisis seen in other countries.
An interim report on Basel's 'Weed Care' pilot project reveals promising results after three years. Authorities note a significant drop in tobacco co-consumption, reduced health risks, and stable overall cannabis use among participants, with non-smoked products gaining popularity.
New data from wastewater analysis by the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) indicates a growing trend of ketamine consumption across Switzerland, providing public health officials a novel snapshot of evolving drug use patterns.
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