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