Application of wastewater-based epidemiology to investigate stimulant drug, alcohol and tobacco use in Lithuanian communities
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WBE was applied to evaluate illicit drug (i.e. amphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and methamphetamine), alcohol tobacco use in three Lithuanian cities 2018 2019. Considerable concentrations of methamphetamine were found the locations, suggesting a specific consumption pattern. Yet, unexpected high amphetamine (>4 ?g/L) detected two samples Kaunas 2018. Through chiral analysis non-target suspect precursor compound screening, these extreme values confirmed be result direct disposal sewers. Furthermore, substantial measured investigated catchment populations Lithuania with almost 4 standard drinks/day/inhabitant aged 15+ on average For tobacco, an 5.6 cigarettes/day/inhabitant 2019 reported large discrepancies between figures sales data, potentially highlighting illegal trade products.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Science of The Total Environment
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0048-9697', '1879-1026']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145914