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Methoxetamine-related deaths in the UK : an overview
(2015-07-28)
Objective: The goal of this study is to provide an update on the data given on methoxetamine (MXE)-related fatalities that occurred in 2011–2013, presented at the Second International Conference on Novel Psychoactive ...
Deaths of individuals aged 16-24 years in the UK after using mephedrone
(2015-07-28)
Objective: Mephedrone is a stimulant drug chemically related to amphetamine, with effects similar to those of amphetamine and cocaine. This study aims to analyse fatalities following ingestion of mephedrone in the UK amongst ...
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 ...