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Abuse of Prescription Drugs in the Context of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS): A Systematic Review [PDF]
Brain Sciences, 2018 Recently, a range of prescription and over-the-counter drugs have been reportedly used as Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS), due to their potential for abuse resulting from their high dosage/idiosyncratic methods of self-administration.
Fabrizio Schifano +3 more
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Exploring the Baseline Knowledge and Experience of Healthcare Professionals in the United Kingdom on Novel Psychoactive Substances [PDF]
Brain Sciences, 2020 Objective: This survey aimed to explore knowledge and experience on novel psychoactive substances (NPS) of healthcare professionals (HCPs). The study also aimed to assess how HCPs would like to improve their knowledge of NPS.
Camille Ramos +9 more
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Recent Changes in Drug Abuse Scenarios: The New/Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Phenomenon [PDF]
Brain Sciences, 2018 Over the last decade, the emergence of a vast range of new/novel/emerging psychoactive substances (NPS) has progressively changed drug market scenarios, which have shifted from the ‘street’ to a ‘virtual’/online environment. [...]
Fabrizio Schifano
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Analyzing the Open/Deep Web to Better Understand the New/Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Scenarios: Suggestions from CASSANDRA and NPS.Finder Research Projects [PDF]
Brain Sciences, 2020 New/novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are defined as new narcotic/psychotropic drugs which are not controlled by the United Nations’ 1961 Narcotic Drugs/1971 Psychotropic Substances conventions, but which may pose a public health threat [...]
Fabrizio Schifano
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New Psychoactive Substances and Suicidality: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature
Medicina (Lithuania), 2021 Background and Objectives: Over the past twenty years a large number of new psychoactive substances (NPS) have entered and modified the recreational drug scene.
Stefania Chiappini +2 more
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Novel psychoactive substances. [PDF]
Br J Gen Pract, 2016 Gilani does well to highlight the increasing and concerning use of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) in the UK.1 We have seen the damaging and unpredictable effects of synthetic cannabinoids in prisons …
Brew I.
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Novel psychoactive substance [PDF]
Clinical Medicine, 2021 Editor – We read with interest the article entitled ‘Acute neurological consequences of novel psychoactive substance use: a retrospective review in a large UK hospital’ by Tanti et al .[1][1] The team have effectively highlighted the high rates of psychiatric comorbidity, unemployment,
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The Use and Impact of Cognitive Enhancers among University Students: A Systematic Review
Brain Sciences, 2021 Introduction: Cognitive enhancers (CEs), also known as “smart drugs”, “study aids” or “nootropics” are a cause of concern. Recent research studies investigated the use of CEs being taken as study aids by university students.
Safia Sharif +3 more
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Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke, 2017 There has been a significant increase in the number of new intoxicants on the illegal drugs market globally, also in Norway. The substances are given the name NPS: Novel Psychoactive Substances, and are mainly sold over the Internet. Uncertain dosage of potent substances entails a risk of accidental overdose, and therefore serious intoxication and ...
M.T. Zanda, L. Fattore
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Brain Sciences, 2023 The emergence of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs; semaglutide and others) now promises effective, non-invasive treatment of obesity for individuals with and without diabetes.
Davide Arillotta +7 more
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