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Book Synopsis New Psychoactive Substances: 25 Years of Early Warning and Response in Europe by :
Download or read book New Psychoactive Substances: 25 Years of Early Warning and Response in Europe written by and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New psychoactive substances (NPS) are a broad range of drugs that are not controlled by the United Nations Drug Control Conventions. They include stimulants, synthetic cannabinoids, opioids, benzodiazepines (and other sedative-hypnotics), hallucinogens and dissociatives. Many of these substances are intended to mimic the effects of internationally controlled drugs and are sold as 'legal' replacements for them. The purpose of this report is to overview the NPS situation in Europe today and to highlight emerging threats to support early warning, preparedness planning and response measures. In addition, 16 June 2022 marks 25 years since legislation was adopted in the EU allowing it to rapidly react to threats caused by NPS (Council of the European Union, 1997). Since then, the market has undergone periods of significant growth and change. The anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on these changes and the lessons learned. This will help inform the direction of work and policy so that the EU remains prepared and at the forefront of the response to NPS, helping protect public health.
Book Synopsis Novel Psychoactive Substances by : Paul I. Dargan
Download or read book Novel Psychoactive Substances written by Paul I. Dargan and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Novel Psychoactive Substances: Classification, Pharmacology and Toxicology provides readers with background on the classification, detection, supply and availability of novel psychoactive substances, otherwise known as "legal highs." This book also covers individual classes of novel psychoactive substances that have recently emerged onto the recreational drug scene and provides an overview of the pharmacology of the substance followed by a discussion of the acute and chronic harm or toxicity associated with the substance. Written by international experts in the field, this multi-authored book is a valuable reference for scientists, clinicians, academics, and regulatory and law enforcement professionals. - Includes chapters written by international experts in the field. - Provides a comprehensive look at the classification, detection, availability and supply of novel psychoactive substances, in addition to the pharmacology and toxicology associated with the substance. - Offers a single source for all interested parties working in this area, including scientists, academics, clinicians, law enforcement and regulatory agencies. - Provides a full treatment of novel psychoactive substances that have recently emerged onto the recreational drug scene including mephedrone and the synthetic cannabinoid receptors in 'spice' / 'K2'.
Book Synopsis New Psychoactive Substances in Europe by :
Download or read book New Psychoactive Substances in Europe written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With nearly 300 new psychoactive substances (NPS) reported to the EU’s early warning system in the 2013-2015 period, the evolution of the European market for NPS has accelerated to a speed that the public authorities’ established response - drug control laws - has struggled to match. Varying legal responses have been introduced in different countries, whether: by using existing laws that focused on consumer or health protection or medicinal products; by modifying drug laws to introduce group definitions of substances under control; or by developing innovative new legislation. Use of medicinal product laws - which are based on an EU directive - was challenged in the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which ruled in 2014 that substances are not medicinal products if they do not have beneficial effects on human health. As a result, Eurojust and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) were called upon to consider challenges for judicial cooperation and explore creative solutions to address the problems related to the prosecution of non-controlled NPS. The first part of this joint report is aimed at policymakers. It lists four challenges in NPS control, and then describes the different legislative solutions used in many of the Member States. Focusing on the innovative new laws that are designed to address the issue, the report gives the reader a breakdown of their key elements: the criteria used to define NPS; the systems for listing them; and the penalties for non-compliance. The second part of the report is aimed at legal practitioners. It outlines the NPS judgment of the CJEU and its practical effects on transnational prosecution of NPS cases, and describes the responses of some of the Member States most affected by the ruling. Combining the top-level monitoring activities of the EMCDDA with the operational experience of Eurojust in transnational prosecutions, this joint report aims to provide succinct but useful information to the key actors in this area.
Book Synopsis Club Drugs and Novel Psychoactive Substances by : Owen Bowden-Jones
Download or read book Club Drugs and Novel Psychoactive Substances written by Owen Bowden-Jones and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging illicit drugs pose a significant clinical challenge. This handbook offers an engaging, concise guide to managing these challenges.
Book Synopsis Novel Psychoactive Substances by : Ornella Corazza
Download or read book Novel Psychoactive Substances written by Ornella Corazza and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In light of the recent emergence of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) on a global scale, this book provides a timely analysis of the social and economic impact of the NPS phenomenon, and of the global policy and regulatory responses to it. It presents the first comprehensive overview of the international regulation, policy and market structure of the NPS phenomenon, offering a guide to inform legislative discussions and demonstrating from a comparative perspective the different approaches used to address the rise of NPS to date. It covers topics such as organized crime, drug markets, clinical evidence on NPS, and different regulatory approaches also in less explored settings such as prisons and sport environments. Overall, this highly informative and well-structured repository of different experiences with NPS policy, law and regulation offers an essential primary source of evidence for anyone interested in the area of drug and NPS policy, health economics and p ublic health.
Book Synopsis New Psychoactive Substances in Europe by :
Download or read book New Psychoactive Substances in Europe written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first report of this series of publications looked at developments in the market for new psychoactive substances from the perspective of the EU Early Warning System. The report examined the growth in the number, types and availability of these substances that has occurred recently, some of the factors driving this, and the increase in the harms caused by these substances as a result. In response to this growing problem, countries in Europe have developed a range of policy measures in order to reduce this availability, use and harm. One such measure is laws intended to regulate or prohibit various elements of the trade. The EMCDDA has already produced a number of publications and resources on these legislative developments, but this report takes a closer look at the more innovative legal responses that have been designed to address this challenge.
Book Synopsis Novel Psychoactive Drugs by : Liana Fattore
Download or read book Novel Psychoactive Drugs written by Liana Fattore and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increasing number of novel psychoactive drugs are currently available and sold as 'legal highs' or 'research chemicals'. These New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) constitute a broad range of hundreds of natural and synthetic drugs, including synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cathinones, synthetic opioids and other classes, which use has resulted in a significantly growing number of intoxication and mortality, as reported by emergency and poison centres from all over the world. Definition of “NPS” includes any substance that has recently become available and has been designed purposely to replace illegal drugs, although not necessarily of new synthesis. Use of NPS is dramatically increased in the last decade and represents a serious risk for the public health. Their ever-evolving chemical structure, the possibility to distribute in real time through the Internet and social networks information about their use and effects have dramatically challenged public health and drug policies internationally. NPS recently attracted great attention, but most are still unregulated and proposed online as legal alternatives to traditional illicit drugs. Unfortunately, this area is still poorly investigated and very limited information are available so far on their nature and potential risks. The phenomenon of NPS requires multi-national and multi-disciplinary collaborations to improve our knowledge on this changing drug market, to share information and define good practices at a global level. Political and educational efforts are indispensable to regulate this mutable scenario and to inform the public about health consequences of NPS use. Clinicians and emergency staff should be aware that NPS may cause severe health consequences and unexpected adverse effects, and be informed on how to recognized and treat specific intoxication cases. Considering the widespread use of NPS and paucity of information about their toxicology and pharmacology, this Research Topic will be useful to understand the new trends in the scenario of drug use, abuse and addiction to inform professionals and general public about the health problems caused by NPS and to help drug-control policies to adopt suitable control measures.
Book Synopsis Responding to new psychoactive substances by : European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction
Download or read book Responding to new psychoactive substances written by European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Psychoactive Substances written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this update from the EU Early Warning System, the EMCDDA aims to provide insights into what is happening with new psychoactive substances in Europe, based on data from the agency's early warning and risk-assessment activities. This report covers the period until October 2020.
Book Synopsis EMCDDA Operating Guidelines for the European Union Early Warning System on New Psychoactive Substances by :
Download or read book EMCDDA Operating Guidelines for the European Union Early Warning System on New Psychoactive Substances written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New psychoactive substances can cause serious cross-border threats to health. In Europe, a three-step legal framework of early warning, risk assessment, and control measures allows the European Union to rapidly detect, assess, and respond to the public health and social threats caused by new psychoactive substances. The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) is responsible for the first two steps in this system, namely, operating the EU Early Warning System on New Psychoactive Substances in close cooperation with Europol, and conducting risk assessments. The European Commission is responsible for proposing control measures.
Book Synopsis New Psychoactive Substances in Europe by : Michael Evans-Brown
Download or read book New Psychoactive Substances in Europe written by Michael Evans-Brown and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The data presented in this report suggest that the growth of the market in new psychoactive substances will continue to pose a range of challenges for public health and drug policy over the next few years. Particular challenges relate to the speed at which new psychoactive substances appear, their open sale and the lack of information on their effects and harms. Critically, strong national and regional early warning systems will continue to play a central role in the early detection of harms and help to ensure timely public health responses.
Book Synopsis Towards an Integrated Policy on Psychoactive Substances by : Richard Muscat
Download or read book Towards an Integrated Policy on Psychoactive Substances written by Richard Muscat and published by Council of Europe. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication builds upon the work of From a policy on illegal drugs to a policy on psychoactive substances (2008), which examined the ways in which drug policy is formulated and applied in a number of European countries, especially in the light of the move from single policies on alcohol, tobacco and drugs to one which incorporates all of these substances. This volume further presents the scientific grounds for choosing between a separate policy for each substance and a single, "integrated" policy incorporating all substances. It also examines how policy is implemented in seven countries selected to cover the entire spectrum, namely those countries with separate policies for each substance and those with an integrated policy. Substance use impinges on the quality of life of individuals and society at large, leading the authors to conclude that new scientific evidence should be given greater consideration. Moreover, it appears that policy co-ordination is a fundamental issue in determining whether policies are integrated or not. The question remains open, however, as to which structures and bodies can better serve single policies or an integrated policy for all substances.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Novel Psychoactive Substances by : Ornella Corazza
Download or read book Handbook of Novel Psychoactive Substances written by Ornella Corazza and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges that clinicians face when dealing with NPS and discusses how the profile of patients and their socio-demographic characteristics frame the serious public health concern that NPS pose. It presents various clinical cases, as well as detailed accounts of symptoms, psychopathology, toxicity, and overall clinical management that NPS require. This handbook brings together a unique collection of chapters written by leading experts in the field, who have felt the need to share their knowledge and experience to improve the clinical practice on NPS and the wellbeing of their patients.
Book Synopsis Neuroscience of Psychoactive Substance Use and Dependence by : World Health Organization
Download or read book Neuroscience of Psychoactive Substance Use and Dependence written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2004 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an authoritative summary of current knowledge of the biological basis of substance use behaviours, including their relationship with environmental factors.
Book Synopsis High-risk Drug Use and New Psychoactive Substances by :
Download or read book High-risk Drug Use and New Psychoactive Substances written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Synthetic Cathinones by : Jolanta B. Zawilska
Download or read book Synthetic Cathinones written by Jolanta B. Zawilska and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-16 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last decade, and particularly during the recent five years, a rapidly increasing number of novel psychoactive substance (NPSs), often marketed as “designer drugs”, “legal highs”, “herbal highs”, “research or intermediate chemicals” and “laboratory reagents”, has appeared on the drug market in an effort to bypass controlled substance legislation. NPSs encompass a wide range of different compounds and drug classes but had been dominated by synthetic cannabinomimetics and psychostimulatory synthetic cathinones, so-called β-keto amphetamines. Compounds from the later class were first detected in Europe in 2004, and since then 103 new cathinones have been identified and reported to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, with 57 during the last two years. Synthetic cathinones – novel addictive and stimulatory psychoactive substances is the first publication of this kind that provides readers with background on chemical structures, detection, prevalence and motivation of use of the very popular group of NPSs. This book also presents comprehensive overview of the mechanisms of action, pharmacological activity, and main metabolic pathways of synthetic cathinones, followed by a detailed discussion of the acute and chronic toxicity associated with the use of these substances. Written by international experts in the field, this multi-authored book is a valuable reference not only for scientists, clinicians and academics, but also for readers representing different professional background who are involved in educational-prophylactic activities directed to harm reduction of psychoactive compounds.
Book Synopsis Fentanils and Synthetic Cannabinoids by : Michael Evans-Brown
Download or read book Fentanils and Synthetic Cannabinoids written by Michael Evans-Brown and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this update from the EU Early Warning System, the EMCDDA aims to provide insights into what is happening with new psychoactive substances in Europe, based on data from the agency’s early warning and risk-assessment activities. This report covers the period from January 2016 until December 2017.
