The word “cannabinoid” refers to every chemical substance, regardless of structure or origin,
that joins the cannabinoid receptors of the body and brain and that have similar effects to …

During the last decade, forensic toxicologists have evidenced an exponential increase in the
number of new psychoactive substances (NPS) that are available on the drug market …

This work comprehensively reviews some fundamental concepts about drugs, especially
focusing on new psychoactive substances (NPS), and their typical classifications based on …

Neurotransmitters are signaling molecules, playing key roles in neuronal communications in
the brain. Drug induced changes in neurotransmitters and other brain metabolite …

NBOMes are N-benzylmethoxy derivatives of the 2C family hallucinogens. 4-Iodo-2, 5-
dimethoxy-N-(2-methoxybenzyl) phenethylamine (25I-NBOMe) is one of the commonly used …

Bromo-2, 5-dimethoxy-N-(2-methoxybenzyl) phenethylamine (25B-NBOMe) is a
hallucinogen exhibiting high binding affinity for 5-HT 2A/C serotonin receptors. In the …

Purpose: Substance use disorder often coexists with other psychiatric disorders, resulting in
the simultaneous use of recreational and prescription drugs. The authors aimed to identify …

Abstract 1‐(2, 3‐Dihydro‐1H‐inden‐5‐yl)‐2‐(piperidin‐1‐yl) pentan‐1‐one (3, 4‐Pr‐PipVP),
a novel synthetic cathinone (SCat), was first identified in 2022 in Germany. The product was …

The past decade has seen an increase in the development and availability of a broad
category of drugs, known as new psychoactive substances (NPS). NPS are challenging for …

Catha edulis, the fresh leaves of which (ie, khat) are used for their central stimulant actions,
has been known for many hundreds of years. S (−) Cathinone was identified as a centrally …