All illegal drugs articles
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         News NewsNew European Union Drugs Agency to strengthen bloc’s response to illicit drugsEUDA will have broader remit to respond to challenges illicit drug pose 
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         Research ResearchConjugate vaccine curbs xylazine effects in miceProof-of-concept for therapy that harnesses immune system to fight fentanyl adulterant 
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         News NewsExplainer: nitazenes and xylazine – a cause for concernWhy is the use of these highly potent synthetic drugs rising dramatically? 
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         Business BusinessPositive trial sets stage for therapeutic use of MDMA in USHallucinogen-assisted psychiatric treatment heads to regulators, amid cost and other concerns 
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         Research ResearchWorldwide wastewater analysis reveals rise of designer drugs during lockdownsReplacement of banned mephedrone found for the first time in New Zealand over 2020 Christmas period 
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         Review ReviewNever Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of AddictionA mixture of anecdote, opinion and science from an author who turned her former addiction into the topic of her neurobiology research 
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         News NewsLittle has changed in UK drug policy a decade on from sacking of David NuttClaims of political interference and exclusion of experts still dog advisory drug council 
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         News NewsJapanese professor could face prison after teaching students to make MDMAMatsuyama University pharmaceutical researcher could be jailed for up to 10 years 
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         News NewsScientists join the fray in fight against US opioid epidemicMore powerful antidotes may save lives, while new sensors can rapidly detect highly potent synthetic narcotics like fentanyl 
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         News NewsForensic chemist’s sacking raises questions about US drug convictionsFiring of North Carolina police chemist prompts review of criminal drug cases from the past three-and-a-half years 
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         Review ReviewHow to Change Your Mind: The New Science of PsychedelicsJournalist Michael Pollan’s 9th book is a fascinating history of psychedelic drugs. 
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         News NewsFallout from rogue US forensic chemist continuesMassachusetts’ highest court has dismissed more than 11,000 drug convictions due to serious misconduct by a drug lab chemist 
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         Review ReviewStrange chemistry: the stories your chemistry teacher wouldn’t tell youJamie Durrani reviews a book on chemistry you are unlikely to encounter in the classroom 
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         News NewsThousands of US drug convictions overturned by rogue chemist's actionsMassachusetts forensic chemist’s misconduct has led state district attorneys to dismiss more than 6000 drug sentences 
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        ![X ray single crystal structure of Cucurbit[7]uril binding an amphetamine](https://d2cbg94ubxgsnp.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/4/8/133348_X-ray-single-crystal-structure-of-2-CB-7-.jpg) Research ResearchSynthetic receptor spots amphetamines speedilyPortable drug-detection device can send results directly to a smartphone 
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         News NewsNitrous oxide causes UK drug law confusionSuccessful defences based on laughing gas’ medical uses follow prominent convictions that have resulted in a legal lottery 
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         News News40,000 pounds of meth precursor seized from ship in Mexico720 drums of chemical phenyl acetic acid taken off cargo ship from China 
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         News NewsAnalytical test strip fights fentanyl overdosesSimple chemical analysis helps drug users prevent overdosing on deadly opioid