Novel psychoactive substances

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2016 May 3;136(8):714-7. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.15.1278. eCollection 2016 May.
[Article in English, Norwegian]

Abstract

There has been a significant increase in the number of new intoxicants on the illegal drugs market globally, also in Norway. The substances are given the name NPS: Novel Psychoactive Substances, and are mainly sold over the Internet. Uncertain dosage of potent substances entails a risk of accidental overdose, and therefore serious intoxication and death. In this article we provide an overview of current knowledge with regard to these substances.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids / pharmacology
  • Alkaloids / poisoning
  • Cannabinoids / pharmacology
  • Cannabinoids / poisoning
  • Designer Drugs / pharmacology
  • Designer Drugs / poisoning
  • Humans
  • Illicit Drugs / pharmacology
  • Illicit Drugs / poisoning*
  • Phenethylamines / pharmacology
  • Phenethylamines / poisoning
  • Piperazines / pharmacology
  • Piperazines / poisoning
  • Psychotropic Drugs / pharmacology
  • Psychotropic Drugs / poisoning*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / therapy
  • Tryptamines / pharmacology
  • Tryptamines / poisoning

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Cannabinoids
  • Designer Drugs
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Phenethylamines
  • Piperazines
  • Psychotropic Drugs
  • Tryptamines
  • cathinone