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Zurich authorities are escalating police patrols and social work initiatives to combat a noticeable increase in open drug consumption and dealing in public areas, including near the main train station and in city parks. The trend has led to conflicts and safety concerns for the public.
about 2 months ago · 1 source
Public Health
A new report from Addiction Switzerland indicates that cocaine consumption has become more widespread and socially normalized, moving beyond nightlife into everyday working life, driven by increased availability and lower prices.
Le News
Health
According to a new analysis by Addiction Switzerland, cocaine is the second-most consumed illegal substance in the country, with use increasing and spreading into socially integrated and well-educated demographics. Wastewater analysis suggests official survey numbers may be an underestimation.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Health
Health officials are preparing for the likely emergence of nitazenes, a new class of synthetic opioids up to 50 times more potent than fentanyl, with cantons such as Geneva and Fribourg already announcing preventative measures.
Le News
Public Health
Public health officials in several Swiss cantons are taking proactive steps to prepare for the potential arrival of nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids vastly more potent than fentanyl, which has caused alarm across Europe and North America.
Le News
Public Health
Authorities in cantons like Geneva and Fribourg are implementing measures to anticipate the spread of nitazenes, a new class of synthetic opioids that can be up to 50 times stronger than fentanyl, as Switzerland braces for a potential new front in the drug crisis.
Le News
Public Health
New data from wastewater analysis by the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) points to a notable rise in ketamine consumption. The research, which offers a snapshot of drug use patterns, suggests an emerging public health trend across the country.
Le News
Health
New data from wastewater analysis by the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) indicates that ketamine consumption is on the rise in Switzerland. The research offers a unique insight into changing drug use patterns across the country.
Le News
Public Health
A scientific analysis of wastewater by the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) shows a significant increase in ketamine and crack cocaine consumption, providing a stark, data-driven look at evolving drug trends across the country.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Public Health
A new Eawag institute study of Swiss wastewater has detected a significant increase in the consumption of ketamine and crack cocaine. The data-driven findings offer an unfiltered glimpse into evolving drug use patterns and emerging public health challenges.
SWI swissinfo.ch
