New methodologies for faster study of new psychoactive substances: A proposal

• Published in: European psychiatry Vol. 33; no. S1; pp. S571 - S572
• Main Authors: Quintana Mathé, P., Grifell, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Masson SAS 01.03.2016
• Subjects: Internal Medicine; Psychiatry

New psychoactive substances (NPS) are substances that have recently become available, and are not worldwide regulated. They often intend to mimic the effect of controlled drugs, becoming a public health concern. In 2014, 101 substances were reported for the first time in the EU, which may require to...