New Psychoactive Substances -NPS
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Reference Materials
New psychoactive substances (NPS) are a complex and diverse group of substances often referred to as designer or synthetic drugs. They tend to be either analogues of existing controlled drug substances or newly synthesized chemicals. NPS are created to mimic the actions and psychoactive effects of licensed medicines and controlled substances. It is estimated that globally, since 2015, three new NPS compounds emerge each month. Due to their newness and complexity, testing for NPS is challenging for forensic toxicologists, researchers, and healthcare clinicians. Thus, use of NPS reference standards is critical for accurate testing and reporting of these novel compounds.
We offer a broad selection of ISO 17034 reference materials for NPS that include synthetic stimulants, cannabinoids, hallucinogens, and depressants.
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