NPS

New Psychoactive Substances in the Homeless Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in the United Kingdom

Scientific article

28 March 2023

Abstract The last few years have seen the emergence of new psychoactive substances among the homeless population, specifically synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists. The purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge and...

International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances

6 November 2023

Abu Dhabi

The International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances series, which started in Budapest in 2012, aims to share knowledge and strengthen collaboration on NPS among multidisciplinary professionals at the international level. To benefit society and improve lives.

New Psychoactive Substances – Designer Benzodiazepines

ISSUP Webinar

8 March 2023

ISSUP Pakistan present their Webinar on New Psychoactive Substances – Designer Benzodiazepines.

New Psychoactive Substances – Designer Benzodiazepines

8 March 2023

Islamabad

Pakistan

ISSUP Pakistan would like to invite you to their Webinar on New Psychoactive Substances – Designer Benzodiazepines.

Legal responses to novel psychoactive substances implemented by ten European countries: An analysis from legal epidemiology

Scientific article

5 August 2022

Abstract Introduction Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) continue to pose challenges to law enforcement authorities, public health officers and policymakers as suppliers continuously adapt to control measures, thus remaining highly dynamic...

EU Early Warning System on NPS- Poster

Poster

Summary This poster, presented during the IX International Conference on NPS(24 to 26 Oct 2022, Panama), showcases some of the work of the EU Early Warning System on new psychoactive substances. Operated by the EMCDDA, in close cooperation...

New psychoactive substances (NPS) - the Irish situation.

Book

This factsheet summarises information and statistics on new psychoactive substances gathered from recent reports on prevalence, treatment, mortality and legislation in Ireland.

Another Milestone for Kenya: Launch of the National Standard on Management of Persons with Substance Use Disorders

News

According to the International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders (2020), the use of psychoactive drugs or narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances without medical supervision is associated with significant health risks...

New psychoactive substances: what synthetic cannabinoids are, their mechanisms of action and health risks

7 July 2022

Washington, DC

United States

Thursday, July 7, 2022, 10:00 ET (Washington, DC time); 16:00 CET

There will be Spanish - English interpretation. Certificates of attendance will not be offered.

Opening remarks

New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Webinar Series

Video and audio recordings

Various NPS have significantly changed the picture of drug use in different countries. They are now very prominent in the drug market. Indeed, many of these substances are intended to circumvent drug laws and are sold as ‘legal’...