
Infographic
Novel Psychoactive Substances

Infographic
Novel Psychoactive Substances
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are compounds that are designed to mimic the effects of established illicit drugs. Many NPS emerged during the early- to mid-2000s and the number of new substances being reported continues to rise. Their use and misuse have swiftly increased, posing a significant risk to public health.
Download this infographic to explore:
- Various NPS and key characteristics
- Why NPS challenge traditional approaches to drug monitoring
- Methods used to detect NPS
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