Cocaine in surface waters: a new evidence-based tool to monitor community drug abuse

• Main Authors: Bagnati Renzo (Author), Calamari Davide (Author), Castiglioni Sara (Author), Chiabrando Chiara (Author), Zuccato Ettore (Author), Schiarea Silvia (Author), Fanelli Roberto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2005-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cocaine use seems to be increasing in some urban areas worldwide, but it is not straightforward to determine the real extent of this phenomenon. Trends in drug abuse are currently estimated indirectly, mainly by large-scale social, m...