Designer Drugs: A Comprehensive Guide to Chemistry, Analysis, Regulation, and Toxicology

As part of the esteemed Emerging Issues in Analytical Chemistry series, Designer Drugs: Chemistry, Analysis, Regulation, Toxicology, Epidemiology & Legislation of New Psychoactive Substances offers a detailed overview and expert guide to the techniques and challenges of analyzing these dangerous substances.

The alarming proliferation of designer drug synthesis and use poses significant public health, social, economic, and legal concerns. To combat this menace, researchers and professionals require in-depth knowledge of specific drugs and drug classes, as well as cutting-edge analytical techniques.

Renowned author Roy Gerona delves into the far-reaching implications of designer drugs, highlighting the ongoing struggles in detecting and identifying new chemical entities. This invaluable resource provides a comprehensive discussion on:

• The potential threat to society and public health
• Ongoing challenges in laboratory approaches to detection and identification
• Development of improved analytical solutions for legislation, law enforcement, and treatment

This essential text serves as an introduction to the field of designer drug analysis, offering a wealth of information on specific drugs, drug effects, and analytical tools. It is an indispensable resource for:

• Analytical and medical chemists
• Pharmacologists
• Toxicologists
• Students, researchers, and policymakers in drug abuse, medicine, public health, and forensics

Each chapter provides a thorough summary of available literature, critically evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of analytical methods for detecting and identifying designer drugs. Additionally, readers are directed to further reading sources at the conclusion of each chapter.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive discussion on the chemistry, analysis, regulation, toxicology, and epidemiology of designer drugs
• Critique of available literature and analytical methods
• Emphasis on the potential threat to society and public health
• Guidance on developing improved analytical solutions for legislation, law enforcement, and treatment

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication Date: January 17, 2024
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0128117648