For centuries,'khat sessions' have played a key role in the social and cultural traditions
among several communities around Saudi Arabia and most East African countries. The …

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

A new group of recreational drugs, popularly known as “bath salts”,“plant feeders” or “plant
food”, has recently emerged in numerous countries. Although various products are labeled …

The synthetic cathinones are derived from the naturally occurring drug cathinone found in
the khat plant (Catha edulis) and have chemical structures and neurochemical …

Bath salts are designer drugs with stimulant properties that are a growing medical and
psychiatric concern due to their widespread availability and use. Although the chemical …

Background Synthetic cathinones are popularly referred to in the media as “bath salts.”
Through the direct and indirect activation of the sympathetic nervous system, smoking …

The world's status quo on recreational drugs has dramatically changed in recent years due
to the rapid emergence of new psychoactive substances (NPS), represented by new narcotic …

The chemical identification of new psychoactive substances (NPS) in the field is challenging
due not only to the plethora of substances available, but also as a result of the chemical …

Psychostimulants are a diverse group of substances with their main psychomotor effects
resembling those of amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, or cathinone. Due to their …

Since the introduction of synthetic heroin, designer drugs have been increasing in
prevalence in the United States drug market over the past few decades. Recently,'legal …