The use of substances to enhance human abilities is a constant and cross‐cultural feature in
the evolution of humanity. Although much has changed over time, the availability on the …

BackgroundThe present paper provides an updated review of both the large number of
new/novel/emerging psychoactive substances (NPS) and their associated …

Background In spite of globalizing processes 'offline'retail drug markets remain localized
and–in recent decades–typically 'closed', in which dealers sell primarily to known customers …

There is growing recognition that substance use is associated with the emergence of
psychosis. Elements of post-modernity dominate contemporary social contexts and operate …

Introduction In a society that perpetuates the strive for a perfect appearance, a fit body has
become synonymous with success, but simultaneously hard to achieve. This represents a …

Introduction: Little is known about the impact of restrictive measures during the COVID-19
pandemic on self-image and engagement in exercise and other coping strategies alongside …

Aims Within the new psychoactive substances (NPS) scenario, several hundred different
molecules, mostly including synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones, have been identified so …

Recently, a range of prescription and over-the-counter drugs have been reportedly used as
Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS), due to their potential for abuse resulting from their …

COVID-19-related disruptions of people and goods' circulation can affect drug markets,
especially for new psychoactive substances (NPSs). Drug shortages could cause a change …

The term “new psychoactive substances”(NPS) can be defined as individual drugs in pure
form or in complex preparations that are not scheduled under the Single Convention on …