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Olanzapine as the ideal ‘trip terminator’? : Analysis of online reports relating to antipsychotics’s use and misuse following occurance of novel psychoactive substance-related psychotic symptoms
(2015-07)
The pharmacological self-management of novel psychoactive substance (NPS)-induced psychopathological consequences represents a fast growing phenomenon. This is facilitated by the frequent sharing of NPS intake experiences ...
Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), gamma butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4 butanediol (1,4-BD; BDO) : a literature review with a focus on UK fatalities related to non-medical use
(2015-06)
Misuse of gamma hydroxybutrate (GHB) and gamma butyrolactone (GBL) has increased greatly since the early 1990s, being implicated in a rising number of deaths. This paper reviews knowledge on GHB and derivatives, and explores ...
Survey of knowledge of legal highs (novel psychoactive substances) amongst London pharmacists
(2015-06-01)
Purpose: To determine pharmacists’ knowledge of legal highs (novel psychoactive substances; NPS). Approach: A questionnaire was handed out at 2 London pharmacist continuing education events in mid-2014. These events update ...
Role of patient-reported outcomes and other efficacy endpoints in the drug approval process in Europe (2008-2012)
(2015-05-29)
The present study aimed at systematically reviewing the role and extent of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) usage within the package of scientific evidence considered for marketing authorization (MA). All regulatory ...
Mind Navigators of Chemicals' Experimenters? A Web-Based Description of E-Psychonauts
(2015-05-12)
Within online drug fora communities, there are some "educated and informed" users who can somehow provide reliable information on psychoactive compounds and combinations. These users, also called "e-psychonauts," may possess ...
Novel psychoactive substances of interest for psychiatry
(2015-02)
Novel psychoactive substances include synthetic cannabinoids, cathinone derivatives, psychedelic phenethylamines, novel stimulants, synthetic opioids, tryptamine derivatives, phencyclidine-like dissociatives, piperazines, ...
The “Eyeballing” technique : an emerging and alerting trend of alcohol misuse
(2015)
Alternative methods of alcohol consumption have recently emerged among adolescents and young adults, including the alcohol “eyeballing”, which consist in the direct pouring of alcoholic substances on the ocular surface ...
The diffusion of Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs (PIEDs) on the internet : The abuse of the cognitive enhancer Piracetam
(2014-12-06)
Introduction: Performance and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs), also known as “lifestyle drugs,” are increasingly sold on the Internet to enhance cognitive as well as sexual, muscular, attentive, and other natural capacities. ...
A systematic review of counterfeit and substandard medicines in field quality surveys
(2014-09)
Counterfeit and substandard medicines pose a great threat to public health and the economy worldwide. Reports suggest their prevalence is increasing and can no longer be ignored. A detailed account on the current nature ...
Substance use in the club scene of Rome : a pilot study
(2014-08-28)
Over the last few years, a wide number of unregulated substances have been marketed on the Web and in smart and head shops; they are usually advertised as legal alternatives to commonly known drugs and are defined as “smart ...