Novel psychoactive substances: What educators need to know
Clinical pharmacology and therapy November 29, 2016 Zr Patterson, M. Scott Young, F. Vaccarino 15 citations
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are synthetic drugs not under international control, often sold as alternatives to classic street drugs like ecstasy or LSD. Their pharmacology and toxicity are poorly understood, posing unknown health risks. Users frequently do not know what they are taking, making dose, potency, and other properties unpredictable, which elevates the risk for harms.