What's the forecast? Cutting off the supply of psychoactive substances
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 16:00
in Health & Medicine
The use of novel psychoactive substances -- synthetic compounds with stimulant or hallucinogenic effects -- is on the rise. The diversity and breadth of these substances has led policymakers, law enforcement officers, and healthcare providers alike to feel overwhelmed and underprepared for dealing with novel drugs. A recent article proposes a "forecasting method" for policymakers and researchers to focus on what is likely to happen with new recreational drugs.