Emergence of synthetic drugs

[...]the purity of synthetic cathinones and cannabinoids has been shown to be preferred to their natural alternatives, such as cocaine, ecstasy, and marijuana, which have become increasingly impure in recent years. [...]these tests are of minimal help to the clinician managing a patient with synthet...

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Published inPediatrics for Parents Vol. 29; no. 9-10; pp. 26 - 28
Main Author Thornton, Matthew D
Format Newsletter Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bangor Pediatrics for Parents, Inc 01.09.2013
Subjects
Anatomy
Cannabinoids
Cardiac arrhythmia
Designer drugs
Drug abuse
Drug dosages
Drug Use Testing
Epidemics
Federal legislation
Food
Forecasts and trends
Government regulation
Heart
Heart attacks
Heart rate
Hyperactivity
Hypertension
Laboratories
Laws, regulations and rules
Marijuana
Market trend/market analysis
Medical treatment
Narcotics
Psychosis
Safety and security measures
Stimulants
Stimuli
Substance Abuse
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Summary:[...]the purity of synthetic cathinones and cannabinoids has been shown to be preferred to their natural alternatives, such as cocaine, ecstasy, and marijuana, which have become increasingly impure in recent years. [...]these tests are of minimal help to the clinician managing a patient with synthetic cannabinoid intoxication or overdose.
ISSN:0730-6725