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Review
. 2021 Aug;39(3):677-687.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2021.04.013. Epub 2021 Jun 9.

New Designer Drugs

Michael Levine  1 , Frank Lovecchio  2
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Review

New Designer Drugs

Michael Levine et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

In recent years, there has been an emergence of numerous novel drugs. Such toxicity may occur in both adolescents and adults. This article discusses the opioid epidemic and several emerging opioids, including buprenorphine, loperamide, fentanyl, fentanyl derivatives, and others. Kratom, a plant occasionally used for opiate detoxification, along with the sedatives etizolam and phenibut, will be discussed. Lastly, this article discusses the phenethylamines and marijuana.

Keywords: Novel drugs; Opiates; Overdose; Phenethylamine; Toxicology.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.

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