New drugs: Use of everyday substances as substances of abuse

Abstract

Introduction

Emerging drugs are a growing problem, of which we have little information and clinical experience and pose a challenge in everyday clinical practice because many are not detectable with the test at our disposal and its effect on cognition and behavior are not well known.

Methods

Conduct a thorough literature review of all the material in this regard has been published both in high impact journals and in the last International Congress of Dual Pathology.

Results

There are many and varied new substances used for harmful/abuse consumption mainly for their sedative effects and/or hallucinogens, easily accessible since many are easily purchased online or can even be easily obtained at any pharmacy without a prescription.

Conclusion

There are more and more often consumed new substances with high harmful potential and very easy to obtain. It is therefore essential knowledge to identify, treat and educate not only our patients but to the general population.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.