UNODC EWA: Number of NPS reported for the first time at lowest level since 2010
VIENNA, Austria – October 2024: In 2023, a total of 44 unique new psychoactive substances (NPS) have been reported for the first
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UNODC EWA: Significant diversification among synthetic cannabinoids and opioids in 2023
VIENNA, Austria – October 2024: A total of 1,250 unique new psychoactive substances (NPS) have been reported to the UNODC Early
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WHO: Seven new psychoactive substances and one medicine under critical review by 47th Expert Committee on Drug Dependence
GENEVA, Switzerland – September 2024: The World Health Organization (WHO) evaluates the dependence-producing properties and potential harm to health of psychoactive
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UNODC EWA: Ketamine in East and Southeast Asia and Oceania on the rise
VIENNA, Austria – August 2024: Following the detection of large-scale clandestine ketamine laboratories in recent years, several countries and territories
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UNODC EWA: Benzodiazepine-type substances, particularly bromazolam, continue to be a primary NPS threat in toxicology casework
VIENNA, Austria – July 2024: The UNODC Current NPS Threats Vol. VII (July 2024) presents recent analysis from the UNODC Early
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UNODC: The challenge of New Psychoactive Substances – A technical update 2024 is launched
VIENNA, Austria – June 2024: The challenge of New Psychoactive Substances – A technical update 2024 providesupdate information on the
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UNODC: CND decision on international control of Butonitazene enters into force in June 2024
VIENNA, Austria – June 2024: The decision adopted by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) during its 67th regular session from 18 to 22
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UNODC report: Record amount of methamphetamine seized in East and Southeast Asia as synthetic drug market expands and evolves
Vientiane (Lao PDR), 28 May 2024 – The synthetic drug market in East and Southeast Asia continues to grow at
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UNODC: Semi-synthetics diversify the cannabis market and raise concerns about the health protection of minors
VIENNA, Austria – May 2024: There is a considerable expansion of new cannabis products, containing delta-9-THC, cannabidiol (known as CBD)
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UNODC: First reported NPS in 2023 show strong increase in synthetic opioids as stimulants and synthetic cannabinoids diversify
VIENNA, Austria – April 2024: Based on preliminary information from 16 countries, 31 new psychoactive substances (NPS) have been identified
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