title: [Not all drugs are the same].
abstract: Drug use has changed dramatically in recent years. Classic drugs such as marijuana, heroin, and cocaine are being pushed progressively into the background. Consumer behavior has also changed and so-called designer drugs dominate the market. Designer drugs are synthetic or semi-synthetic drugs based on a well-known substance. Mostly amphetamine derivates, synthetic cannabinoids, and synthetic cathinone are used. Legal monitoring capabilities are limited, since these substances are so-called legal highs and are commercially available. A ban often follows a latency period. Estimating the risk is difficult, and the problem of intoxication increases. This overview presents the activity profiles and risks of classic and new drugs.
authors: -, Am Schönborner Hof 9, 55294, Bodenheim, Deutschland, weilemann@gmx.com.
authors: L S
authors: LS
authors: Weilemann
mesh_terms: D000931:Antidotes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015198:Designer Drugs / Q000506:poisoning*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000506:poisoning*; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000931:Antidotes; D015198:Designer Drugs; D013287:Illicit Drugs
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