Sharing, Group-Buying, Social Supply, Offline and Online Dealers: how Users in a Sample from Six European Countries Procure New Psychoactive Substances (NPS)
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DOI: 10.1007/s11469-018-0043-1
Abstract: Given the multiple ways of regulations and market situations for new psychoactive substances (NPS), it is of interest how NPS users procure their drugs in different countries as well as in different user groups. Data… read more here.
Keywords: supply; social supply; nps users; psychoactive substances ... See more keywords
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) - a Challenge for the Addiction Treatment Services.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-102059
Abstract: Over the last few years, hundreds of new psychoactive substances (NPS) have been identified in Europe. Apart from some herbal compounds, NPS mainly include synthetic cannabinoids and a range of new synthetic stimulants (e. g., cathinones).… read more here.
Keywords: nps challenge; addiction treatment; psychoactive substances; substances nps ... See more keywords
Exploring the intersections between novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and other substance use in a police custody suite setting in the north east of England
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DOI: 10.1080/09687637.2017.1378620
Abstract: Abstract Aims: Novel psychoactive substances (NPS), a range of plant-based/synthetic substances that mimic effects of other illicit substances (e.g. cannabis), are now illegal in the United Kingdom (May 2016) to produce/supply. Negative behavioural consequences of… read more here.
Keywords: substance; police custody; psychoactive substances; substances nps ... See more keywords
Drug trends and harm related to new psychoactive substances (NPS) in Sweden from 2010 to 2016: Experiences from the STRIDA project
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0232038
Abstract: Background In the past decade, hundreds of new psychoactive substances (NPS) have been introduced as unclassified alternatives to the illicit drugs. The NPS represent a growing health concern by causing adverse effects and deaths but… read more here.
Keywords: psychoactive substances; substances nps; drug; strida project ... See more keywords
Sales and Advertising Channels of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS): Internet, Social Networks, and Smartphone Apps
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci8070123
Abstract: In the last decade, the trend of drug consumption has completely changed, and several new psychoactive substances (NPS) have appeared on the drug market as legal alternatives to common drugs of abuse. Designed to reproduce… read more here.
Keywords: networks smartphone; psychoactive substances; social networks; substances nps ... See more keywords