Ric Treble is a retired forensic chemist, who has studied the development of novel drugs for over thirty years. He provides support to the UK’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs and was awarded ...

Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are chemically engineered substances designed to mimic the effects of traditional controlled drugs such as opioids, stimulants, and cannabinoids. These compounds ...

MDMA is part of a new wave of psychoactive drugs that show great potential for treating conditions such as severe depression and PTSD. But not everyone is convinced. And even if such drugs gain FDA ...

SINGAPORE - Five new psychoactive substances will be reclassified as Class A controlled drugs from May 1, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said. This means that trafficking, possessing or consuming ...

Identifying “designer drugs,” or so-called “legal highs” quickly is a public health challenge plaguing hospital emergency rooms, forensic labs, and law enforcement agencies globally. These are ...

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment is warning residents not to purchase or consume PolkaDot brand chocolate ...

A study published in the journal Antiquity suggested an ancient South American civilization spiked a beer-like drink with psychoactive drugs as a way of maintaining social cohesion and forging new ...

Catnip, also known as “kitty pot” or even “meowijuana,” in moderation, is a fun and harmless substance for our feline companions. But if you’ve ever tried to give your pup some of the relaxing herb, ...

Archaeologists working in the Tabuk province of Arabia have found the earliest documented evidence of the ritual application of a psychoactive substance, according to a new study published in ...