New Psychoactive Substances

New Psychoactive Substances

New psychoactive substances or NPS have been known in the market by terms such as “legal highs”, “bath salts” and “research chemicals”. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) uses the term “new psychoactive substances (NPS)” which are defined as...

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Polysubstance Use

Polysubstance Use

The use of more than one drug, also known as polysubstance use, is common. This includes when two or more substances are taken together or within a short time period, either intentionally or unintentionally. Intentional polysubstance use occurs when a person takes a...

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“Tranq” and Other Trends in Overdose Data

“Tranq” and Other Trends in Overdose Data

In recent years, the dangers of widespread opioid drug use have been further complicated with the infiltration of additional licit and illicit substances. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of drug overdose deaths increased...

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