By Kevin Shanks, M.S., D-ABFT-FT As mentioned in previous blog posts, novel psychoactive substances (NPS) come in different varieties and the Novel Emerging Compounds (NEC) Panel offered by Axis Forensic Toxicology helps to detect the most newly emerged NPS on the...
By Kevin Shanks, M.S., D-ABFT-FT As mentioned in previous blog posts, novel psychoactive substances (NPS) come in different varieties and the Novel Emerging Compounds (NEC) Panel offered by Axis Forensic Toxicology helps to detect the most newly emerged NPS on the...
By George S. Behonick, Ph.D., F-ABFT, Laboratory Director, Chief Toxicologist Synthetic compounds designed to mimic the pharmacology of various illegal drug classes infiltrated the illicit drug market during the last decade plus; this includes synthetic cannabinoids...
By Kevin Shanks, M.S., D-ABFT-FT Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are compounds designed or consumed to mimic the effects of typical recreational substances such as diacetylmorphine (heroin), cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, or even prescription medications. As...
By Kevin Shanks, M.S., D-ABFT-FT As mentioned in the previous post, novel psychoactive substances (NPS) come in different flavors – and opioids, cannabinoids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and benzodiazepines are just a few of them. The Novel Emerging Compounds (NEC)...
