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Published Date: June 03, 2026

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Monitoring reveals elevated antidepressant levels in some waterways

Depression, anxiety and sleep disorders are among the conditions often treated with antidepressant drugs.

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Depression, anxiety and sleep disorders are among the conditions often treated with antidepressant drugs. Yet, up to 90% of these drugs pass through the body into wastewater. They're also difficult to remove during water treatment, presenting a possible risk of environmental contamination and threats to ecological and human health. Now, researchers reportin…

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