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Synthetic cathinones – prevalence and motivations for use
(Springer Nature, 2018)
This chapter considers the prevalence of and motivations for use of synthetic cathinones. As part of the scene-setting, the availability, legal status, numbers of cathinones, number and quantities confiscated are reviewed. ...
The "Endless Trip" among the NPS Users: Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology in the Hallucinogen-Persisting Perception Disorder. A Systematic Review
(2017-11-20)
Hallucinogen-persisting perception disorder (HPPD) is a syndrome characterized by prolonged or reoccurring perceptual symptoms, reminiscent of acute hallucinogen effects. HPPD was associated with a broader range of LSD ...
Intended and Unintended Use of Cathinone Mixtures
(2017-06-28)
Introduction: Cathinones are one of the most popular categories of new psychoactive substances (NPS) consumed. Cathinones have different pharmacological activities and receptor selectivity for monoamine transporters based ...
Substance use and misuse - Legal highs
(Centre for Pharmacy Post Graduate Education (CPPE), 2016-09-21)
This is an update to the online course on substance misuse designed for post-graduate pharmacists. The update was reviewed by Public Health England and the CPPE. It was published by the CPPE in Sep 2016. It is accessed by ...
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 ...