Application of Microextraction-Based Techniques for Screening-Controlled Drugs in Forensic Context—A Review
Abstract The analysis of controlled drugs in forensic matrices, i.e., urine, blood, plasma, saliva, and hair, is one of the…
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Role of Neonatal Biomarkers of Exposure to Psychoactive Substances to Identify Maternal Socio-Demographic Determinants
Abstract Simple Summary: The rapid identification of newborns exposure to psychoactive drugs allows an appropriate clinical care. This study tried…
A Systematic Study of the In Vitro Pharmacokinetics and Estimated Human In Vivo Clearance of Indole and Indazole-3-Carboxamide Synthetic Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists Detected on the Illicit Drug Market
Abstract In vitro pharmacokinetic studies were conducted on enantiomer pairs of twelve valinate or tert-leucinate indole and indazole-3-carboxamide synthetic cannabinoid…
The e-Psychonauts’ ‘Spiced’ World; Assessment of the Synthetic Cannabinoids’ Information Available Online
Abstract Background: A wide range of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) is regularly searched and discussed online by web-based drug enthusiasts…
Validation of a Bioanalytical Method for the Determination of Synthetic and Natural Cannabinoids (New Psychoactive Substances) in Oral Fluid Samples by Means of HPLC-MS/MS
Abstract New psychoactive substances (NPS) represent an important focus nowadays and are continually produced with minimal structural modifications in order…
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.…
NBOMes–Highly Potent and Toxic Alternatives of LSD
Abstract Recently, a new class of psychedelic compounds named NBOMe (or 25X-NBOMe) has appeared on the illegal drug market. NBOMes…
Mephedrone and Alcohol Interactions in Humans
Abstract Mephedrone (4-MMC, mephedrone) is a synthetic cathinone derivative included in the class of new psychoactive substances. It is commonly…
Associations between psychoactive substance use and sensation seeking behavior among drivers in Norway
Abstract Background/aim: Drug use and risky driving is associated with sensation seeking. The aim of this study was to investigate…
Seizures of illicit substances for personal use in two Italian provinces: analysis of trends by type and purity from 2008 to 2017
Abstract Background: The use of illicit substances represents one of the most difficult problems to confront in the health system.…