MDMA consumption in Europe is declining, with a 16% drop in wastewater residues from 2024 to 2025, while ketamine and cocaine use is increasing. The rise in ketamine (41%) and cocaine (22%) is attributed to changing preferences among younger users and increased availability. The study reveals geographic disparities in drug use across Europe, with Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands showing the highest MDMA levels, and Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands leading in ketamine. Cannabis remains the most commonly used illicit drug. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)