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Morphine, methadone levels in Metro Vancouver wastewater Canada's highest

Morphine, methadone levels in Metro Vancouver wastewater Canada's highest

Levels of morphine and methadone in Metro Vancouver’s wastewater were Canada’s highest in 2019 and 2020, a reflection of high crime rates and heroin use, says a recent Statistics Canada report. However, codeine levels in B.C. wastewater dropped in 2020 — possibly due the cancellation of surgeries during the pandemic and changes to drug regulations in British Columbia. The study said morphine is produced as a metabolite when the human body consumes heroin and shows up in wastewater.

Higher levels of opioids and meth found in Vancouver waste water: StatsCan

 Higher levels of opioids and meth found in Vancouver waste water: StatsCan

Metro Vancouver has higher-than-average levels of opioids and methamphetamine in its waste-water system compared with other Canadian cities, according to a new Statistics Canada study analyzing cannabis and drug use in the country based on what Canadians flush down their toilets. In contrast, Vancouver reported less-than-average levels of cannabis in sewage, casting doubt on the city’s reputation as Canada’s cannabis capital.