Synthetic drugs of abuse contain various psychoactive substances. These substances have
recently emerged as novel drugs of abuse in public; thus, they are known as novel …

In recent years, several nations have implemented various measures to control the surge of
new synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) entering the recreational drug market …

Early warning systems detect new psychoactive substances (NPS), while dedicated
monitoring programs and routine drug and toxicology testing identify fluctuations in …

Substance use problems among the homeless population represents a major issue leading
to increased morbidity and mortality. The aim of this review was to investigate the …

Abstract Introduction Synthetic cannabinoids (ie Spice) are a major public health problem in
UK prisons, however, research in this area is limited. Here we aimed to draw comparisons …

Aim: To identify drug-related death trends associated with synthetic cannabinoid receptor
agonists (SCRAs) reported to the National Programme on Substance Abuse Deaths …

Background:'Legal highs' began appearing in the UK in the mid-2000s. Whilst many of these
substances were controlled under the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act, novel compounds and new …

Abstract Background On 26 May 2016, the UK introduced the Psychoactive Substances Act.
The Act made it an offence to produce, supply, or offer to supply, any psychoactive …

The last few years have seen the emergence of new psychoactive substance among the
homeless population, specifically synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists. The purpose of …

Adults experiencing homelessness experience a disproportionate burden of health
disparities which has further exacerbated mental health, substance use, and coping during …