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Scheduling of new psychoactive substance the Swiss way: A review and critical analysis.
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This review article presents for the first time the Swiss narcotic law in perspective of scheduling of NPS, and compares it to the regulations of the German speaking neighbours Austria and Germany.About:
This article is published in Science & Justice.The article was published on 2019-07-01. It has received 16 citations till now.read more
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Systematic evaluation of a panel of 30 synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists structurally related to MMB-4en-PICA, MDMB-4en-PINACA, ADB-4en-PINACA, and MMB-4CN-BUTINACA using a combination of binding and different CB1 receptor activation assays: Part I—Synthesis, analytical characterization, and binding affinity for human CB1 receptors
Edward Pike,Edward Pike,Katharina Elisabeth Grafinger,Katharina Elisabeth Grafinger,Annelies Cannaert,Adam Ametovski,Jia Lin Luo,Eric Sparkes,Elizabeth A. Cairns,Ross Ellison,Roy Gerona,Christophe P. Stove,Volker Auwärter,Samuel D. Banister +13 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the synthesis, analytical characterization, and binding affinity of 30 synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) related to MMB-4en-PICA, MDMB- 4en-PINACA, ADB-4n-PINACA, and MG-4CN-BUTINACA.
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New synthetic cannabinoids carrying a cyclobutyl methyl side chain: Human Phase I metabolism and data on human cannabinoid receptor 1 binding and activation of Cumyl-CBMICA and Cumyl-CBMINACA.
Belal Haschimi,Katharina Elisabeth Grafinger,Benedikt Pulver,Evangelia Psychou,Sebastian Halter,Laura M. Huppertz,Folker Westphal,Michael Pütz,Volker Auwärter +8 more
TL;DR: CBMICA and Cumyl-CBMINACA, the first representatives of a new subclass of synthetic cannabinoids characterized by a cyclobutyl methyl (CBM) moiety, were identified in July 2019 and February 2020 as discussed by the authors.
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A review of synthetic cathinones emerging in recent years (2019–2022)
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors identified 29 synthetic cathinones that have been detected for the first time from early 2019 to mid-2022, and they described their structures, known intoxication symptoms, detected concentrations in biological material in poisoning cases, as well as the countries and dates of their first appearance.
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Global strategy for New Psychoactive Substances: an update.
TL;DR: Although the rise of NPS is a cause for concern, World Drug Report suggests that the strategy to face the challenge should include updating international data collection systems, integrating scientific-based interventions for drug use, strengthening national monitoring, increasing research and forensic capabilities.
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Environmental occurrence and ecological risks of psychoactive substances.
TL;DR: A review of current research on psychoactive substances, including analytical methods, distribution in environmental compartments, and ecological risk assessment, as well as to point out deficiencies and development prospects and to offer motivation for enhancing the research level in this field is presented in this paper.
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'Spice' and other herbal blends: harmless incense or cannabinoid designer drugs?
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What Can We Learn From The Portuguese Decriminalization of Illicit Drugs
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TL;DR: The case of Portugal, a nation that decriminalized the use and possession of all illicit drugs on 1 July 2001, was examined in this paper, where the criminal justice and health impacts against trends from neighbouring Spain and Italy were analyzed.
The challenge of new psychoactive substances. A report from the Global SMART Programme.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a broad overview of the use of new psychoactive substances in ILLICIT markets and their effect on the international drug control system, legal situation, and regulatory frameworks.
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Legal highs and the challenges for policy makers
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New psychoactive substances: Are there any good options for regulating new psychoactive substances?
Peter Reuter,Bryce Pardo +1 more
TL;DR: This article explores alternative mechanisms that have been considered in terms of avoiding the problems of prohibition without permitting unsafe substances on the market: foodstuffs, alcohol and tobacco and medicines and considers whether there is a bias in the existing system toward excessive prohibition.