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Nye psykoaktive stoffer

2016; Norwegian Medical Association; Volume: 136; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.4045/tidsskr.15.1278

0807-7096

Hege Krabseth, Silja Skogstad Tuv, Maren Cecilie Strand, Ritva Karinen, Elisabeth Wiik, Merete Vevelstad, Andreas Austgulen Westin, Elisabeth Leere Øiestad, Vigdis Vindenes,

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

There has been a significant increase in the number of new intoxicants on the illegal drugs market globally, also in Norway. The substances are given the name NPS: Novel Psychoactive Substances, and are mainly sold over the Internet. Uncertain dosage of potent substances entails a risk of accidental overdose, and therefore serious intoxication and death. In this article we provide an overview of current knowledge with regard to these substances.