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  • Public Health
  • Criminology

Background:

  • New psychoactive substances (NPS) represent a worldwide issue, with over 1124 identified substances reported by 134 countries.
  • NPS control presents significant challenges, especially for developing nations, demanding effective strategies for law enforcement.
  • Understanding NPS trends is crucial for informing substance abuse policies and harm reduction initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the global phenomenon of New psychoactive substances (NPS).
  • To identify prevalent and alarming NPS in developing countries.
  • To review legislative approaches and recommend strategies for NPS control.

Main Methods:

  • Data was gathered from official websites of online journals, Google Scholar, UNODC, INCB, and DNC.
  • A review of existing literature and official reports on NPS was conducted.
  • Analysis focused on prevalence, legislative responses, and control challenges.

Main Results:

  • Synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones are the most prevalent NPS concerns in developing countries.
  • NPS abuse was first identified in Bangladesh in 2016.
  • By 2021, approximately 60 countries had implemented legislative measures to manage NPS.

Conclusions:

  • Reducing the impact of NPS necessitates heightened awareness among all stakeholders.
  • Training for law enforcement and healthcare professionals is vital in combating NPS.
  • International cooperation and adequate financing are essential for effective global NPS control.