Full Description
This book delves into the dynamic and increasingly complex world of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). Between 2009 and 2023, more than 1,250 distinct NPS were identified worldwide, with a record number reported in 2023 alone. This surge reflects a growing diversity, particularly in the categories of synthetic opioids (notably nitazenes), cannabinoids, and stimulants. The emergence of these substances presents significant challenges for public health, law enforcement, and regulatory frameworks, largely due to their novel chemical structures, limited detectability, and serious health risks, including addiction, mental illness, and overdose.
Drawing on the most recent scientific and clinical evidence, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the pharmacological, medical, social, and legal aspects of NPS, with a focus on practical strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in the field of addiction medicine.
Contents
Introduction
Kristina Adorjan, Sharon L. Walsh, Thomas G. Schulze Chapter 1. New psychoactive substances: definition and classification
Katarzyna Kuczynska and Jolanta B. Zawilska Chapter 2. The Pandemic of NPS in Society: an overview of the Social Context
Elisabeth Prevete, Giuseppe Bersani and Ornella Corazza Chapter 3. Analytical and Biochemical Evaluation of New Psychoactive Substances
Jürg Gertsch Chapter 4. Stimulant NPS Fabrizio Schifano, John Martin Corkery, Valeria Catalani, Stefania Chiappini, Davide Arillotta, Alessandro Vento, Norbert Scherbaum, and Amira Guirguis Chapter 5. New psychoactive substances. Challenges, consequences and treatment approaches
Synthetic Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists (SCRAs)
Dr. Philippe Pfeifer and Dr. Katharina Elisabeth Grafinger Chapter 6. New Psychoactive Substances: Hallucinogens
Leila Soravia, Tobias Bracht, Niklaus Denier, Yasmin Schmid, and Felix Müller Chapter 7. Depressant NPS - Synthetic Opioids
Vinz K. Schmid, Boris B. Quednow, and Saraliane Kroll Chapter 8. NPS related specialities
Kristiane Siste, Rama Kamal, Alexander Baldacchino, Hussien Elkholy, Roshan Bhad, Hamed Ekhtiari, Christian G. Schütz, and Sophia Achab Chapter 9. Concluding Remarks
Kristina Adorjan, Sharon L. Walsh, Thomas G. Schulze
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