Psychoactive substances
The rising tide of 'legal highs'
Andy Extance investigates the chemistry that has helped recreational drugs evade the law, and its consequences
Chemicals of consequence
Drug misuse is a complex issue, with no easy answers
Nitrous oxide causes UK drug law confusion
Successful defences based on laughing gas’ medical uses follow prominent convictions that have resulted in a legal lottery
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Pentylone
Ergotamine
Barbituric acid
Cannabicyclohexanol
Tramadol
Psilocybin & Mescaline
MDMA
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Desomorphine
Ketamine
Cathinone
Cocaine
LSD - Lysergic acid diethylamide
Methamphetamine
Morphine
Nitrous oxide
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