Deputy IGP Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay says new forensic tools can also trace illegal drug compounds in sewage water.

A study published in the journal Antiquity suggested an ancient South American civilization spiked a beer-like drink with ...

Changes may soon be coming to North Carolina's booming hemp industry, which has thrived in recent years thanks to the state's lack of restrictions, oversight and safety standards for intoxicating weed ...

The use of cocaine only took off in Europe during the 19th century, after the drug was chemically isolated from coca leaves, but new evidence suggests much earlier use ...

Off The 17th century saw the arrival of new mind-altering substances into the European market, affecting local and national economies through what has now been described as a ‘psychoactive revolution’ ...

The decision was announced during the 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs held from 10-14 March 2025 in Vienna, ...

Less than a year after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that would overhaul Florida’s hemp marketplace, Florida senators are trying again. On Monday, a bill that would reform the hemp marketplace ...

Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are synthetic compounds that mimic the effects of traditional illicit or prescription drugs. These substances, often marketed as "designer drugs" or "legal ...

Researchers have developed a compound that mimics the pain-relieving effects of a molecule found in the cannabis plant without causing addiction or psychoactive side effects in mice. The corresponding ...

The University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy will launch a new Master of Science program focusing on the study of psychoactive pharmaceuticals in the upcoming fall 2021 semester. According to ...