Data from the SCORE research network indicates a 185% increase in the substance compared to 2024. While Barcelona shows a significant spike, Lleida currently ranks higher in absolute terms, and Tarragona has opted out of the voluntary study this year.
“"Europe's wastewater tells the story of a drug phenomenon that is widespread, varied, and in constant flux."
The report also highlights a 41% rise in ketamine across Europe, whereas MDMA usage has declined by 16%. Despite the drop in ecstasy levels, Spain remains among the countries with the highest concentrations of the drug on the continent.
