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Review
. 2016 May 3;136(8):714-7.
doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.15.1278. eCollection 2016 May.

Novel psychoactive substances

[Article in English, Norwegian]
Hege M Krabseth  1 , Silja S Tuv  2 , Maren Cecilie Strand  2 , Ritva A Karinen  2 , Elisabeth Wiik  2 , Merete S Vevelstad  2 , Andreas Austgulen Westin  3 , Elisabeth L Øiestad  2 , Vigdis Vindenes  4
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Review

Novel psychoactive substances

[Article in English, Norwegian]
Hege M Krabseth et al. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. .
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Abstract

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.

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  • Re: Nye rusmidler rett fra nett.
    Blomkvist AW. Blomkvist AW. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2016 Jun 21;136(11):980. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.16.0487. eCollection 2016 Jun. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2016. PMID: 27325024 Norwegian. No abstract available.

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