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Micro‐QuEChERS Extraction for Broad‐Spectrum LC‐QQQ‐MS Quantification of Nitazene Analogs in Plasma: A Validated Method With Casework Application

Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.
Micro‐QuEChERS sample preparation coupled to LC‐QQQ‐MS enabled sensitive quantification of nitazene analogs in 100 μL of plasma. The validated method provided low detection limits and was successfully applied to an authentic intoxication case involving N‐pyrrolidino protonitazene, supporting clinical and forensic toxicology workflows.
Karla A. O. Souza, Náthaly C. B. F. Santos, Rafael Lanaro, Sara E. Walton, Alex J. Krotulski, Barry K. Logan, Mauricio Yonamine, Jose Luiz Costa   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antidepressant Misuse in Esports: A Review of Pharmacology, Adverse Effects, Pharmacokinetics and Biomatrix‐Based Detection for Anti‐Doping Applications

Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.
This review highlights the misuse of antidepressants as potential cognitive‐enhancing agents in Esports. Despite pharmacological effects that overlap with those of psychostimulants, antidepressants remain an under‐recognised source of doping in Esports.
Kassim Ali Salum, Shao‐Hsin Hung, Meng‐Tsang Hsieh, Mei‐Chich Hsu, William Chih‐Wei Chang   +4 more
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The prevalence of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) use in non-clinical populations: a systematic review protocol

Systematic Reviews, 2016
Background Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are new narcotic or psychotropic drugs that are not controlled by the United Nations drug convention that may pose a serious public health threat due to their wide availability for purchase on the internet ...
Salma M. Khaled, Elizabeth Hughes, Dan Bressington, Monica Zolezzi, Ahmed Radwan, Ashish Badnapurkar, Richard Gray   +6 more
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Detection of Nitazenes in the Illicit Drug Supply Utilizing Precursor Ion Scan Methods With Paper Spray Mass Spectrometry

Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.
Nitazenes are increasingly present in the illicit drug supply, complicating harm reduction efforts. We have developed a rapid, nontargeted precursor ion scan method to detect emerging nitazenes in real‐world opioid samples. The method identified multiple nitazenes, often replacing pharmaceutical opioids or mixed with fentanyl and benzodiazepines ...
Allie Miskulin, Irene Shkolnikov, Jindar Sboto, Collin Kielty, Bruce Wallace, Chris G. Gill, Dennis K. Hore   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Novel Psychoactive Substances: important information for health professionals.

, 2017
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS; also known as new psychoactive substances or popularly, although erroneously, as ‘legal highs’) is the name given to drugs that are newly synthesised or newly available, and which do not fall under the control of ...
Hamilton, Ian, Monaghan, Mark, Sumnall, Harry   +2 more
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Monitoring Injected Drug Use in Greece Through Syringe Residue Analysis: A Multicity Study Within the ESCAPE Network

Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.
A total of 2121 used syringes were analyzed in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras between 2022 and 2024. Distinct drug‐use patterns were observed across the three cities. Benzodiazepines, pregabalin, methadone, and fentanyl were increasingly detected in 2024.
Christina Matiaki, Anastasios Trakakis, Athanasios Theocharis, Chara Parpala, Chara Kotsailidou, Alexandros Psarianos, Emmanouil Chatzichristofis, Eleni Zagelidu, Panagiota Roussou, Nikolaos Raikos, Orthodoxia Mastrogianni   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

The challenge of new psychoactive substances. A report from the Global SMART Programme. [PDF]

, 2013
1. INTRODUCTION p.1 1.1 Emergence of new psychoactive substances 1.2 Definition and categories of new psychoactive substances 2. MAIN NEW PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ENCOUNTERED IN ILLICIT MARKETS AND THEIR EFFECTS p.3 2.1 Synthetic cannabinoids 2 ...

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An overview of new psychoactive substances and the outlets supplying them. [PDF]

, 2011
Availability of new psychoactive substances • The number of head shops in Ireland has been decreasing significantly on foot of actions taken by the Government to restrict and control new psychoactive substances. • The number of online retailers is vast.
Lalor, Kevin, Christie, Rachel, Bowden, Matthew, O\u27Donnell, Cora, Kelleher, Cathy, Fox, John, O'Donnell, Cora, Bowden, Matt   +7 more
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First Occurrence of Fatal Intoxication Involving Methiodone (IC‐26) in Finland; a Medicolegal Autopsy Case Report

Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Methiodone (IC‐26) is a non‐fentanyl novel synthetic opioid which has recently been detected in drug seizures in Europe. There is still limited data about the drug in published toxicological case work, both in non‐fatal and fatal cases. We present a medicolegal autopsy case report on a fatal intoxication in an individual undergoing opioid ...
Lasse Pakanen, Raimo A. Ketola, Pirkko Kriikku   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Distribution patterns of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and new psychoactive substances among reported drug users in china (2014–2026): A systematic review and Meta-Analysis

Addictive Behaviors Reports
Purpose: This study aims to examine the distribution of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and new psychoactive substances (NPS) among reported drug users in China.
Qianning Wang, Zhen Qin, Lang Qin, Xing Xing, Zekun Wang, Haoliang Cui, Jianyi Zhang, Yiwen Xing, Jingyuan Chen, Mingchen Zhao, Wenkai Luo, He Zhu, Zhongwei Jia   +12 more
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