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Rising Crack Cocaine and Ketamine Use in Switzerland

2/20/2026

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  • The Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology finds rising wastewater levels of ketamine and crack cocaine in Zurich and Chur, with ketamine higher on weekends.
  • Methamphetamine and cannabis consumption show declines.
  • Crack cocaine has become more prevalent in Switzerland since 2022, indicating a continuing trend.
  • The NGO OxySuisse warns the tobacco industry is influencing Swiss universities through collaborations, urging transparency and stricter ethical guidelines.