Introduction: Cognitive enhancers (CEs), also known as “smart drugs”,“study aids” or
“nootropics” are a cause of concern. Recent research studies investigated the use of CEs …

Cathinone, the main psychoactive compound found in the plant Catha edulis Forsk.(khat), is
a β-keto analogue of amphetamine, sharing not only the phenethylamine structure, but also …

There is growing recognition that substance use is associated with the emergence of
psychosis. Elements of post-modernity dominate contemporary social contexts and operate …

Purpose The emergence of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) has been being a
continuous and evolving problem for more than a decade. Every year, dozens of new …

According to the EU Early Warning System (EWS), synthetic cathinones (SCs) are the
second largest new psychoactive substances (NPS) class, with 162 synthetic cathinones …

A scientometric analysis was realized to outline clinical research on psychedelics over the
last century. Web of Science Core Collection was searched up to March 18, 2022, for …

Background: Concurrent disorder or dual diagnosis refers to a combination of substance use
disorders and mental disorders that occur in the same patient simultaneously. These …

Aims Within the new psychoactive substances (NPS) scenario, several hundred different
molecules, mostly including synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones, have been identified so …

COVID-19-related disruptions of people and goods' circulation can affect drug markets,
especially for new psychoactive substances (NPSs). Drug shortages could cause a change …

The use of several new psychoactive substances (NPS) has become very popular and is
posing global health risks. Chemically and pharmacologically diverse molecules are …