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<P><FONT color=#000000><FONT size=2><FONT face=arial,sans-serif>Very interesting finding with implications for surveillance. Does anyone know if DEA, ONDCP, EPA or US Geological Survey routinely monitors presence of this or similar substance in U.S. waters? There was a similar study in Great Britain with sampling of currency. Researchers detected traces of cocaine on all paper currency in the random sample. A few years ago, reports revealed that several U.S. cities were using water samples to monitor illegal drug trafficking and use.</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
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<BLOCKQUOTE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 0px">-----Original Message----- <BR>From: Stevan Gressitt <GRESSITT@GMAIL.COM><BR>Sent: May 5, 2011 8:24 AM <BR>To: pharmwaste <PHARMWASTE@LISTS.DEP.STATE.FL.US><BR>Subject: [Pharmwaste] ecstasy in the water.. <BR><BR><A href="http://www.transcontinental.com.au/news/local/news/general/ecstasy-use-high-in-regions/2153914.aspx" target=_blank>http://www.transcontinental.com.au/news/local/news/general/ecstasy-use-high-in-regions/2153914.aspx</A><BR clear=all><BR>-- <BR>
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