NMR Spectroscopic Reference Data of Synthetic Cannabinoids Sold on the Internet
Abstract Besides classic illegal drugs, numerous designer drugs, also called new psychoactive substances (NPSs), are available on the global drug…
Designer drugs
Challenges in Regulating Synthetic New Psychoactive Substances: Lessons from Japan’s Generic Scheduling against Hexahydrocannabihexol
Abstract On December 2, 2023, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced an ordinance regulating the possession, consumption,…
In vitro activation of the CB1 receptor by the semi‐synthetic cannabinoids hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), hexahydrocannabinol acetate (HHC‐O) and hexahydrocannabiphorol (HHC‐P)
Abstract Semi‐synthetic cannabinoids (SSCs) including hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) are emerging on the drug market and sold openly as purportedly legal replacements…
An emerging trend in Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPSs): designer THC
Abstract Since its discovery as one of the main components of cannabis and its affinity towards the cannabinoid receptor CB1,…
The synthetic cannabinoids menace: a review of health risks and toxicity
Abstract Graphical Abstract: Article type: Review Article Keywords: Synthetic cannabinoids, Spices, Designer drugs, Toxicity Authors: Ayman Alzu’bi ⚬, Fatimah Almahasneh,…
Widespread Distribution of Xylazine Detected Throughout the United States in Healthcare Patient Samples
Abstract Methods: Samples for which providers ordered testing for xylazine were subjected to enzymatic hydrolysis, extracted, and analyzed using liquid…
Designer drugs: mechanism of action and adverse effects
Abstract Electronic supplementary material: The online version of this article (10.1007/s00204-020-02693-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.…
Occurrence of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy after Synthetic Cannabinoid Consumption
Abstract Background: Synthetic cannabinoid use such as “K2” and “Spice” is popular due to its inability to be detected in…
Review of the many faces of synthetic cannabinoid toxicities
Abstract Introduction: Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are psychoactive substances that are gaining popularity for their availability and lack of detection by…
Designer drugs 2015: assessment and management
Abstract Recent designer drugs, also known as “legal highs,” include substituted cathinones (e.g., mephedrone, methylone, and methylenedioxypyrovalerone, often referred to…