Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) as a risk factor for psychosis: A systematic review of the literature
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews October 19, 2025 Alessio Mosca, Gianluca Mancusi, Stefania Chiappini et al. 6 citations
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are increasingly used by young individuals for their psychoactive effects and have been frequently associated with the emergence of psychotic symptoms and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. However, it remains unclear whether NPS use directly increases the risk of psychosis onset or whether individuals with a predisposition to psychosis are more likely to...