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  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • The drug market has seen a surge in new designer stimulants, often found in "legal highs," since 2006.
  • The rapid and intensive increase in novel psychoactive substances necessitates advanced detection methods.
  • Existing screening methods may not be sufficient for the wide array of emerging designer stimulants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a fast and simple screening procedure for detecting designer stimulants in biological specimens.
  • To provide a reliable method for identifying a broad spectrum of new stimulants in blood samples.
  • To offer a versatile assay applicable to forensic and clinical toxicology.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a qualitative screening procedure using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
  • Focus on rapid analysis for timely detection of designer stimulants.
  • Validation of the method for applicability in detecting a wide range of substances.

Main Results:

  • A fast and simple LC-MS/MS screening procedure was successfully established.
  • The method demonstrates capability in detecting and identifying a wide range of designer stimulants in blood.
  • The assay shows broad applicability for screening novel psychoactive substances.

Conclusions:

  • The presented LC-MS/MS procedure is effective for the rapid screening of designer stimulants in blood.
  • This method addresses the need for comprehensive detection of emerging substances in forensic and clinical toxicology.
  • The procedure is adaptable for the inclusion of additional novel psychoactive substances.