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New Psychoactive Substances have repeatedly been labelled the latest “major challenge” facing those who work in drugs policy. Now, there is new legislation dealing with these so-called “legal highs”; the plethora of substances that mimic the effects of illegal drugs like MDMA and cannabis. The government’s proposed Psychoactive Substances Bill has been making its way through parliament, and is now under debate in the House of Lords.
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) have been gaining attention around the globe over the last 10 years, partly because of their potential to be bought, sold and distributed over the internet. These substances have exposed a crucial flaw in existing drug legislation: namely, that it is generally reactive in its response to new drugs.
Cat and mouse
Whenever a new substance is developed, marketed and gains in popularity, it comes to the attention of the authorities and is eventually added to the list of controlled substances....
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