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Brief report: Meth, tranq, gas station heroin & other drugs complicating addiction treatment

The American Journal on Addictions, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Patients using fentanyl have worse treatment outcomes; however, little is known about other drugs that complicate treatment. Methods A national survey (n = 396) was conducted using a random sample of clinicians waivered to prescribe buprenorphine in the United States.
Erin L. Winstanley, Jane M. Liebschutz, Cristina Murray‐Krezan, Galen E. Switzer, Samantha Nash, Sarah Kawasaki   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Monitoring new psychoactive substances use through wastewater analysis: current situation, challenges and limitations [PDF]

, 2019
New psychoactive substances (NPSs) are compounds that produce similar effects to those induced by illicit drugs (IDs), such as cocaine, cannabis, and amphetamines, but are not strictly regulated by international conventions.
Bijlsma, Lubertus, Celma, Alberto, Hernandez, Felix, Lopez, Francisco   +3 more
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On 3‐MMC: A Cathinone I Have Come to Know and Love

Anthropology of Consciousness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article attempts to complicate the mythology of a compound in a state of becoming. I will trace lightly its origins as a cultural disruptor and how I am implicated in this imperative. Introducing you to 3‐MMC will require multiple modes of storytelling and taking of liberties, drawing on literature reviews, practice‐based research, prose,
Carmen Ostrander
wiley   +1 more source

Neurotoxicology of Synthetic Cathinone Analogs

, 2016
The present review briefly explores the neurotoxic properties of methcathinone, mephedrone, methylone, and methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), four synthetic cathinones most commonly found in "bath salts." Cathinones are β-keto analogs of the commonly abused amphetamines and display pharmacological effects resembling cocaine and amphetamines, but ...
Mariana, Angoa-Pérez, John H, Anneken, Donald M, Kuhn   +2 more
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Correlation between blood and oral fluid psychoactive drug concentrations and cognitive impairment in driving under the influence of drugs [PDF]

, 2017
The effects of drugs on driving performance should be checked with drug concentration in the brain and at the same time with the evaluation of both the behavioural and neurophysiological effects. The best accessible indicator of this information is the
Busardò, Francesco Paolo, Faro, Alfredo Fabrizio Lo, Graziano, Silvia, Montana, Angelo, Pellegrini, Manuela, Pichini, Simona, Zaami, Simona   +6 more
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Innovative Nanomaterial‐Based Approaches for the Recognition of Amphetamine in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Management

Analytical Science Advances, Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The rising incidence of amphetamine misuse, particularly in the context of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment, underscores the urgent need for sensitive and effective detection methods. This review examines innovative nanomaterial‐based approaches for AMP detection, emphasizing their advantages over conventional analytical ...
Ilghar Zeinaly, Ghazal Koohkansaadi, Majid Hassanzadeh‐Khanmiri, Ahmad Mobed, Saeid Charsouei, Arash Mohagheghi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical and Public Health Challenge of Handling Synthetic Cathinone and Cannabinoid Abuse in Pediatric Care: A Narrative Review

Pediatric Reports
Background: Synthetic cathinones and cannabinoids have emerged as significant public health concerns, particularly in pediatric populations. Marketed under deceptive names such as “bath salts” and “K2/Spice”, these substances pose unique challenges due ...
Valerio Ricci, Giuseppe Maina
doaj   +1 more source

Reinforcing Effects of the Synthetic Cathinone α-Pyrrolidinopropiophenone (α-PPP) in a Repeated Extended Access Binge Paradigm

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2020
Synthetic cathinones are designer psychostimulants that are derivatives of the natural alkaloid cathinone, and produce effects similar to more traditional illicit stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine.
Erin K. Nagy, Paula F. Overby, M. Foster Olive   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adolescent brain cognitive development (ABCD) study: Overview of substance use assessment methods. [PDF]

, 2018
One of the objectives of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study (https://abcdstudy.org/) is to establish a national longitudinal cohort of 9 and 10 year olds that will be followed for 10 years in order to prospectively study the risk and
Bartsch, Hauke, Conway, Kevin P, Feldstein Ewing, Sarah W, Goldstein, Rita Z, Gonzalez, Raul, Heitzeg, Mary, Lisdahl, Krista M, Nixon, Sara Jo, Sher, Kenneth J, Tapert, Susan   +9 more
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Trends in fentanyl‐containing drug samples seized by law enforcement agencies across Canada

Addiction, Volume 121, Issue 6, Page 1530-1540, June 2026.
Abstract Background and aims Canada's drug toxicity crisis has been largely attributed to a volatile fentanyl‐dominated unregulated drug supply with increasing reports of fentanyl detected in combination with benzodiazepines, stimulants and xylazine.
Shaleesa Ledlie, Ria Garg, Pamela Leece, Gillian Kolla, Elaine Hyshka, Mina Tadrous, Tara Gomes   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source