Clinical characteristics of new psychoactive substances: A multicenter study
Journal
Journal of forensic and legal medicine
Journal Volume
93
Date Issued
2023-01
Author(s)
Chen, Tse-Hao
Chen, Hsien-Yi
Lin, Chih-Chuan
Liu, Sung-Wei
Yu, Jiun-Hao
Chen, Yen-Chia
Su, Yu-Jang
Abstract
New psychoactive substances (NPS) are synthetic alternatives to illicit drug abuse that are not under international control but may pose a public health threat. Moreover, the symptoms and signs of NPS users may be quite variable. This study aimed to figure out the clinical characteristics of NPS users presented to the emergency department (ED).
Subjects
Cathinone; New psychoactive substance; Traditional illicit drugs
Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
Type
journal article