Salmon migration affected by drug pollution in water from antianxiety medication

Salmon given anti-anxiety drugs take more risks, study finds

The drug, clobazam, made the fish more independent and faster, research found -- but scientists said the seemingly positive effects could belie hidden or long-term consequences for the fish.

Greater regulation needed to protect freshwater environments from pharmaceutical drugs, says researcher

Increases in the production and use of pharmaceutical drugs–like antibiotics, antidepressants and pain relievers–are contributing to the contamination of Canada's freshwater resources. It's not just an environmental issue, but one that may pose risks to public health.

Salmon Are Being Exposed to Our Anti-Anxiety Medication, and It's Making Them Take More Risks, Study Suggests

Atlantic salmon exposed to a common anti-anxiety drug migrate faster, according to new research. That's not necessarily a good thing

Antianxiety drugs in waterways are changing how salmon migrate

Pharmaceutical pollution in waterways is changing animal behavior. Exposure to an antianxiety drug is affecting migrating Atlantic salmon, according to a new study.

Anti-Anxiety Drugs Found in Waterways Are Changing Salmon Behavior - One Green Planet

Human anxiety meds are ending up in rivers and changing the behavior of wild salmon, according to a new study from Sweden. The post Anti-Anxiety Drugs Found in Waterways Are Changing Salmon Behavior appeared first on One Green Planet.

One study has revealed how human medicines are affecting salmon; this is happening during the animal migration process.