Methods for Novel Psychoactive Substance Analysis (Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology)

Matter
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Target Analysis of Synthetic Cannabinoids in Blood and Urine
Alex J. Krotulski
Pages 1-19

Target Analysis of Synthetic Cathinones in Blood and Urine
Elena Lendoiro, Ana de-Castro-Ríos
Pages 21-43

Target Analysis of Phenethylamines, Tryptamines, and Piperazines in Blood and Urine
Steven Towler, Marta Concheiro
Pages 45-72

Target Analysis of Synthetic Opioids in Blood and Urine
Luke N. Rodda
Pages 73-91

Target Analysis of Designer Benzodiazepines in Blood and Urine
Islam Amine Larabi, Jean-Claude Alvarez
Pages 93-123

Target Analysis of NPS in Alternative Matrix Hair
Karen S. Scott, Stephanie R. VanLysebettens
Pages 125-144

Target Analysis of NPS in Oral Fluid
Maria Rosaria Varì, Simona Pichini, Sara Malaca, Annagiulia Di Trana, Nunzia La Maida, Silvia Graziano et al.
Pages 145-197

Target Analysis of NPS in Other Alternative Matrices: Dried Blood Spots and Meconium
Luca Morini, Claudia Carelli, Matteo Moretti
Pages 199-225

High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry in NPS Analysis
Sarah M. R. Wille, Jean-Michel Gaulier, Vincent Di Fazio, Nele Samyn
Pages 227-256

High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry in Identification of New Analytes & Metabolites
Svante Vikingsson, Henrik Gréen, Robert Kronstrand
Pages 257-277

Back Matter
Pages 319-320

This collection provides detailed information on current advances in analytical methods and strategies employed for monitoring and discovering a wide range of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) in clinical and forensic laboratories. The main classes of NPS in terms of prevalence include synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cathinones, synthetic opioids, and designer or synthetic benzodiazepines, and this book explores selecting the appropriate sample matrix and analytical testing approaches for laboratories faced with NPS drug testing, such as in blood, urine, saliva, and hair. Written for the Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology series, chapters in this volume feature the kind of detailed implementation advice from the experts that leads to successful results in the lab.

 

Authoritative and practical, Methods for Novel Psychoactive Substance Analysis serves as an ideal guide for forensic and clinical toxicologists, pharmacologists and chemists in academic and research settings, as well as for private laboratories seeking to increase our ability to test for these substances.

 

 

Editors and Affiliations

 

Department of Sciences, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, USA
Marta Concheiro

 

Scientific Affairs, Toxicology R&D, Abbot/Immunalysis, Pomona, USA
Karl B. Scheidweiler