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Synthetic androgen and new psycho-active compounds (smart drugs) abuse and dependance. Neuropathological and toxicological findings, with an approach designed for the future [PDF]
, 2015 Self-administration of high doses of synthetic androgen (SA) is widespread among young people, to enhance physical aspect and gain muscle mass. The mechanisms of SA toxicity are not yet completely understood while the adverse effects of SA are known to ...
Fineschi, V
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Addiction, Volume 121, Issue 4, Page 870-882, April 2026.Abstract Background and aims While the health hazards of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) are often approximated using in vitro pharmacological parameters as surrogate, this approach fails to consider pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic complexity.
Michaela J. Sommer +3 more
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Deaths of individuals aged 16-24 years in the UK after using mephedrone [PDF]
, 2015 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 16-24 year olds in 2009-13 ...
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) +36 more
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Stimulant‐induced psychosis requires the same clinical priority as other psychotic disorders
Addiction, EarlyView.
Solja Niemelä
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Electroanalysis, Volume 38, Issue 3, March 2026.Voltammetric methods on screen‐printed carbon electrodes were employed for the rapid detection of the synthetic cathinone β‐keto‐ethylbenzodioxolylbutanamine (βk‐EBDB) in supporting electrolyte and human biological fluids. The electroanalytical method is promising as a portable drug testing device for on‐site applications—providing a repeatable linear ...
Harry Van Dorssen +2 more
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Roar of meow-meow (mephedrone) in India
Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour, 2015 Recently, a dangerous new designer drug mephedrone has fast gained popularity among the youth and teens of India. Its abuse has soared to mount to an epidemic.
Pooja Yudhishthir Palkar +1 more
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Monoamine transporter and receptor interaction profiles of novel psychoactive substances: para-halogenated amphetamines and pyrovalerone cathinones [PDF]
, 2015 The pharmacology of novel psychoactive substances is mostly unknown. We evaluated the transporter and receptor interaction profiles of a series of para-(4)-substituted amphetamines and pyrovalerone cathinones.
Hoener, Marius C. +2 more
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Drug and Alcohol Review, Volume 45, Issue 3, March 2026.ABSTRACT Introduction Drug alerts are sometimes issued when samples are found to exceed a pre‐determined dose threshold. In Australia, it is common for alerts to be issued when MDMA pills contain ≥ 150 mg of MDMA free‐base or 179 mg hydrochloride. Nineteen such alerts were issued in Australia in 2024, raising concerns that repeat alerts may lose impact
Jack Freestone +5 more
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New psychoactive substances and the risks of consumption in children and adolescents [PDF]
Romanian Journal of Pediatrics, 2019 According to the definition established by the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) a “new psychoactive substance is considered any narcotic or psychotropic substance in pure form or in preparations, which is not controlled by
Viorela Nitescu
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Recent Contributions of Organic Synthesis to Forensic Science
ChemPlusChem, Volume 91, Issue 2, February 2026.Forensic science is a multidisciplinary field that plays a vital role in providing scientific evidence for criminal investigations. This review highlights advances and opportunities at the interface between organic synthesis and forensic science, with applications in drug identification, forensic toxicology, and latent fingerprint detection and ...
Gustavo dos Santos Martins +3 more
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