Neuropharmacology of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) : The Science Behind the Headlines
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
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Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences
ISBN-10
3319849069
ISBN-13
9783319849065
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Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
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Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 18th, 2018
Print length
380 Pages
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Designer drugs, or new psychoactive substances (NPS), are synthetic chemicals that mimic the effects of classic drugs of abuse. In this volume, leading experts summarize the latest studies regarding the molecular mechanisms of action, behavioral effects, and adverse consequences of popular NPS.
Designer drugs, or new psychoactive substances (NPS), are synthetic chemicals that mimic the effects of classic drugs of abuse. There has been an alarming worldwide increase in the abuse of NPS in recent years. NPS are cheap, easy to obtain, and often legally available. In this volume, leading experts summarize the latest studies regarding the molecular mechanisms of action, behavioral effects, and adverse consequences of popular NPS. Specific chapters clarify the differences between various types of NPS, namely: stimulants, cannabinoids and hallucinogens. Thus, this volume broadens our understanding of NPS and provides insight into the rapidly evolving “new drug” phenomenon.
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