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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Novel Psychoactive Substances"”.
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Young people’s perceptions of novel psychoactive substances
Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) also known as “legal highs” replicate the effects of illegal substances such as ecstasy and cocaine. The most common NPS reported are stimulants and synthetic cannabinoids. Despite the Psychoactive Ban (2016) recent reports identified the UK as having the largest …
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Critically discussing the trends surrounding novel psychoactive substances.
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS), previously known as ‘legal highs’, have been common in the UK for many years (EMCDDA, 2018). The aim of this research work was to combine spectroscopic analysis with review of literature to assess the trends arising from the use of novel psychoactive substances …
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Exploring mental health nursing student competence and confidence in treating novel psychoactive substance related health issues in the UK
<b>Context and aims</b><br/><br/>Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) present a significant challenge to healthcare professionals working in the UK, with them being involved in a substantial proportion of drug-related deaths and hospitalisations in recent years. Healthcare professionals report …
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INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE STEREOCHEMICAL AND GLUTAMATERGIC MECHANISMS OF THE "BATH SALTS" SYNTHETIC CATHINONES MEPHEDRONE AND MDPV IN RATS
… referred to as “bath salts”, are a subgroup of novel psychoactive substances that have seen a dramatic rise in abuse worldwide over the past decade. These compounds are synthesized by clandestine drug manufacturers using basic medicinal chemistry techniques, and marketed as “legal high” …