Cannabis (also known as marijuana) is the most frequently used illicit psychoactive
substance in the world. Though it was long considered to be a “soft” drug, studies have …

New psychoactive substances (NPS) have completely modified the drug scene and the
current landscape of addiction. Synthetic substances, such as substituted or synthetic …

There is a growing use of novel psychoactive substances containing synthetic cannabinoids.
Synthetic cannabinoid products have effects similar to those of natural cannabis, yet, these …

As part of an increasing worldwide use of designer drugs, recent use of compounds
containing cathinones and synthetic cannabinoids is especially prevalent. Here, we …

Intracranial self-stimulation (ICSS) is a behavioral procedure in which operant responding is
maintained by pulses of electrical brain stimulation. In research to study abuse-related drug …

The “STRIDA” project monitors the occurrence and trends of new psychoactive substances
(NPS;“Internet drugs/designer drugs/legal highs”) in Sweden, and collects information about …

Background Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States and Europe. In
recent years, a range of new substances with cannabis-like effects—known as synthetic …

We report on a case of intoxication with a mix of new psychoactive substances. A 38-year-
old male was brought to the emergency department (ED) following the ingestion of an …

«Spice» is generally used to describe the diverse types of herbal blends that encompass
synthetic cannabinoids on the market. The emergence of smokable herbal products …

The new psychoactive substances phenomenon continues to represent a considerable
public health challenge. Synthetic cathinones are β-keto amphetamine analogues, also …