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Cocaine Surge in Workplaces | Auckland News
Cocaine use is surging in New Zealand workplaces, with positive tests jumping nearly 70% in just one year—now accounting for 2.8% of all drug tests. This spike mirrors record global cocaine production, especially from Colombia, and is fueled by easier access and rising weekly use. The shift is also reshaping drug trends: while cannabis still dominates workplace tests, opioids are declining and amphetamines are climbing. Cocaine’s danger lies in its impact on judgment and reaction time—critical in high-risk jobs. Meanwhile, the Pacific is becoming a major trafficking corridor, funneling…
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