Publications by authors named "Azara Perez-Valenciano"
Sci Total Environ
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) was used to analyze the consumption of addictive substances in untreated wastewater from seven treatment plants in six Spanish cities between December 2020 and December 2021.
- The study found traces of most illicit drugs, with significant spikes in cannabis and cocaine use during strict COVID-19 restrictions, while MDMA, methamphetamine, and mephedrone consumption rose noticeably in June 2021 after restrictions eased.
- Benzodiazepines, especially lorazepam, were also prevalent, highlighting WBE's effectiveness in tracking drug use trends during the pandemic.
