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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 "e;legal highs."e; 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'.

Novel Psychoactive Substances: Classification, Pharmacology and Toxicology

• Cover image


• Title page


• Table of Contents


• Copyright


• Forewords


• List of Contributors


• Section 1: Background


• Chapter 1. Legal Classification of Novel Psychoactive Substances: An International Comparison


• Introduction


• Traditional Control Mechanisms


• Recent Developments


• References


• Chapter 2. Monitoring Novel Psychoactive Substances: A Global Perspective


• Introduction


• Definitions


• The Identification, Risk Assessment and Monitoring of Novel Psychoactive Substances


• The EU Ews Information Exchange


• International, Regional and National Drug Monitoring Systems


• Sources for Detecting and Monitoring Novel Psychoactive Substances


• Conclusions


• References


• Chapter 3. Availability and Supply of Novel Psychoactive Substances


• Background


• Novel Psychoactive Substance Market


• NPS Origins and Market Entry


• NPS Market Structure


• Products


• Conclusions


• References


• Chapter 4. Epidemiology of Use of Novel Psychoactive Substances


• Introduction


• General Population Surveys


• Summary and Conclusions


• References


• Chapter 5. Social Issues in the Use of Novel Psychoactive Substances: Differentiated Demand and Ideological Supply


• Introduction


• Availability


• Prevalence in Context: Differentiated Demand in Different Leisure Venues


• Understanding Motivations: The Displacement Question


• Exploring Social Harms: Legislative Control and the Supply of NPS


• Policy Options in a Changing World


• The NPS Debate: Historical Stagnation and Vested Interests (A UK Perspective)


• Conclusion


• References


• Section 2: Analytical Techniques