Special issue on illicit drugs
Drug Testing and Analysis September 1, 2011 DOI: 10.1002/dta.308 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | MDMA |
| Keywords | Variety cybernetics Drugs of abuse Recreational drug Synthetic cannabinoids Illicit drug Street drugs Drug detection Internet privacy Computer security Data science |
| Citations | 5 |
| Key points | Argues that illicit drug analysis faces persistent challenges in prevalence of use, availability of reference standards, and novel detection methods, and that growing novelty and complexity in a globalized world create both challenges and opportunities. The special issue aims to survey techniques and topics from classic drugs like cocaine to internet drugs and new psychoactive substances. |
Abstract
The agony and the ecstasy associated with the area of illicit drugs is a matter of constant interest today. Prevalence of use, availability of reference standards, and novel detection methods provide many challenging and exciting opportunities, particularly when dealing with increasing levels of novelty and complexity within a globalized world. This special issue aims to present a snapshot of a variety of techniques and topics ranging from ‘classic’ drugs, such as cocaine to internet drugs and new psychoactive substances.
Citations in the library
Cites 5
- Subjective effects in humans following administration of party pill drugs BZP and TFMPP alone and in combination Drug Testing and Analysis April 28, 2011
- Microwave‐accelerated preparation and analytical characterization of 5‐ethoxy‐N,N‐dialkyl‐[α,α,β,β‐H4]‐ and [α,α,β,β‐D4]‐tryptamines Drug Testing and Analysis December 29, 2010
- Enzyme‐assisted synthesis of the glucuronide conjugate of psilocin, an hallucinogenic component of magic mushrooms Drug Testing and Analysis February 2, 2011
- The Drug Information and Monitoring System (DIMS) in the Netherlands: implementation, results, and international comparison. Drug Testing and Analysis September 2011
- GHB and synthetic cathinones: clinical effects and potential consequences. Drug Testing and Analysis September 2011