New psychoactive substances (NPS) are a heterogeneous group of substances. They are
associated with a number of health and social harms on an individual and societal level …

Psychoactive substances with chemical structures or pharmacological profiles that are
similar to traditional drugs of abuse continue to emerge on the recreational drug market …

Abstract Context: Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) such as “Spice”,“K2”, etc. are widely
available via the internet despite increasing legal restrictions. Currently, the prevalence of …

Synthetic cannabinoid drugs have become an established part of the recreational drug
landscape in the United States and internationally. These drugs are manufactured in …

Rationale Recently, products containing synthetic cannabinoids, collectively referred to as
Spice, are increasingly being used recreationally. Objectives The availability, acute …

BACKGROUND: The last decade has seen the appearance of myriad novel psychoactive
substances with diverse effect profiles. Synthetic cannabinoids are among the most recently …

Cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of psychosis in vulnerable individuals.
Cannabis containing high levels of the partial cannabinoid receptor subtype 1 (CB1) agonist …

Consumption of synthetic mind-altering compounds, also known as “new psychoactive
substances,” is increasing globally at an alarming rate. Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are …

Background Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) have become the largest
group of new psychoactive substances monitored by the European Union Early Warning …

Objectives The use of synthetic cannabimimetics (SC;“spice” drugs) is increasing, especially
among teenagers and young adults. In parallel with this, the number of studies describing …