Discussion by deadheart1 Posted 07/11/15 9:43 PM. Analogs designed by underground chemists are known as ___. All Free. Designer drugs or so called ‘legal highs’ is a rapidly expanding phenomenon. This article reviews the toxicology, pharmacology, epidemiology, and legal status of these substances, and discusses the challenges and implications for public health and harm reduction. The researchers also detail “a unified. She is 5'3" 90lbs <>13. Designer Drugs are chemical formulations that are deliberately synthesized to mimic the effects of illicit drugs while avoiding anti-drug laws. Delirium. 440. See also. 25i (or “Nbomb” or “Smiles”): This designer drug mimics psychedelic-like substances, such as LSD or “acid. Designer drug use is most prevalent among young adults, primarily males in their mid to late 20s, but ranging from teens to adults 40 years of age [6-9]. Taking this drug is extremely dangerous, even fatal in large doses. For when you don’t need an antibiotic. “Flakka,” a new designer drug luring some young Americans, is even more potent and more addictive than its synthetic predecessors, which long skirted the law, experts. Despite the resistance by big pharma, biotechnology companies managed to develop injectable peptide-based drugs, first against orphan or other small volume diseases, and later for conditions affecting large patient populations such as type 2 diabetes. A group for teaching people how to use the wiki. , mephedrone, methylone, and methylenedioxypyrovalerone, often referred to as “bath salts”); synthetic cannabinoids (SCs; e. These drugs include mescaline analogs, synthetic opioids, arylhexylamines, methaqualone derivatives and crack, a new form of cocaine. ; Moosmann and Auwärter. The Journal of. Find out what's true and what's false on these dangerously lethal drugs. This article discusses the opioid epidemic and several emerging opioids, including buprenorphine, loperamide, fentanyl, fentanyl derivatives, and others. The designer drug has led to a rash of overdose-related deaths over. Which action is likely to reduce teenagers' risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? ignoring common misconceptions about STIs challenging facts about contracting STIs educating them about the effects of risky behavior promoting the positive aspects of. Then we decided on the following drug awards of 2014. Introduction The last decade has seen increasing growth in novel psychoactive substances that are sometimes termed “designer drugs” (Carroll, Lewin, Mascarella, Seltzman, &. Many of the older designer drugs. (2016) Assessing the validity of online drug forums as a source for estimating demographic and temporal trends in drug. from earth. Aethyta ( talk) 02:38, 23 November 2015 (UTC) Reply[ reply] CJC-1295, Sermorelin, and Tesamorelin should be removed from the list because they are (or at one time were) approved drugs and hence fall outside the definition of a designer drug. violates its own Constitution through its drug law policies - 1st Amendment of the U. These products mimic the euphoric effects of other well-known illicit drugs but are advertised as “legal” highs and are sold over the internet, at raves and night clubs, and in head shops. show more . Popular Top Threads. I'm on. K. Purchase Designer Drugs - 1st Edition. Propylhexedrine (Benzedrex) 8. 80. Designer Stimulants. In comparison to other members of the '2C' series, Nagai et. On particularly invincible nights. The cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptor is thought to drive the psychoactive effects of synthetic cannabinoids , which are associated with a less desirable effect profile. You can make DMT from tryptamine in a single step reaction. Designer drugs are frequentlyEcstasy: “The Love Pill”. Credit: AI generated image. The use of SC products may be higher. Illicit or 'designer' benzodiazepines are a growing contributor to overdose deaths. 151–160. To make this list, we talked to designer drug reviewers, analyzed the drugs with the help of Google Trends, and browsed different forums. A designer drug is a structural or functional analog of a controlled substance that has been designed to mimic the pharmacological effects of the original drug, while avoiding. This database. Epidemiology of emerging designer drugs. Ryan Le Blanc got his first dose of opioids at three months old, after surgery for a. Tenormin can be taken orally in tablet form or. Log In:: Register:: Search. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 11 of 11 Posts. So it. In some cases, these are drugs that can cause huge problems in terms of abuse and addiction. Introduction. Gerona launched his toxicology lab in 2010, in partnership with the San Francisco Poison Control Center. Designer drugs are. Designer drugs—otherwise known as synthetic drugs, research drugs, or research chemicals—are manufactured to chemically resemble illicit drugs, but may be purchased legally because drug manufacturers constantly change the chemical structure to circumvent drug laws. IE 11 is not supported. 9% of people reporting past-month use of cocaine and 0. Back to Main Menu. Drug of abuse screening immunoassays directed at amphetamine or methamphetamine only detect a small subset of designer. The show hidden camera inside a mephedrone lab in china that looks surprisingly clean and official looking. Both ongoing and completed projects are included. But unlike those natural drugs, synthetic drugs like K2, MDMA or bath salts are all manufactured from human-made chemicals and are usually produced in a lab setting. Consistent with the statutory definition of a major drug transit or major illicit drug producing country set forth in sections 481(e)(2) and 481(e)(5) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as. Phenethylamines refer to a class of substances with documented psychoactive and stimulant effects and include amphetamine, methamphetamine and MDMA, all of which are controlled under the 1971 Convention. We selected a popular drug forum that presents reports on self-experimentation with little or even completely unexplored designer drugs to examine: (1) how participants report their “trying out” of new compounds and (2) how participants. Drug Trends & New Designer Drugs. 2 (17 reviews) Which set of symptoms best describes the long-term effects of methamphetamines? severe dental problems, anxiety, confusion, and sleep disorders. To make matters worse, designer drugs are often not detected by the drug tests commonly utilized in criminal justice and forensic settings. full blast off for about 10-15min. As of December 2014, 541 new psychoactive substances—the preferred term for synthetic designer drugs—had been reported. Designer drug implied value is scheme against law enforcement, which in turn assumes legitimacy of the laws regarding substances. Designer drug implied value is scheme against law enforcement, which in turn assumes legitimacy of the laws regarding substances. Resources I find an interesting read and helpful to learn about NPS, drugs in general, chemistry, substance testing, safer use, harm reduction, addiction patterns, effects that. 2k 2. I feel that it's superior. We employed natural language processing (NLP) to study benzodiazepine mentions over 10 years on 270 online drug. Contrary to the popular belief that ‘designer drugs’ are original creations, the majority of these agents are ‘borrowed’ from legitimate. -provides calories. streets by the late 2010s—a 90 percent drop from a decade earlier in many areas. It’s popular in both Europe and parts of South America. Specialty Forums. 1. essence. This "Designer Drugs 2. On a couple of occasions they experimented with using GHB and Coke (+mj). Other times, the drug is used purely for getting high. 7 MB . And they all fall into one of three synthetic. The cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptor is thought to drive the psychoactive effects of synthetic cannabinoids , which are associated with a less desirable effect profile. Synthetic Cathinones. With more than 34,000 members and 4,000 threads, Web Dev forum is one of the busiest web development forums for designers and developers to discuss nearly all aspects of website design and development, graphic design, and scripting languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP. It was first synthesized by Boehringer Ingelheim and patented in. Drug Enforcement Agency, prosecution of manufacturers, distributors, or users is. d. 10. Discuss the various man-made (designer) drugs available. The latest release includes 32,855. Designer Drugs Lyrics: It's the Jack guy / Yeah / Big city, small China, started as small-timers / Scared to dwell on my past, I got Alzheimers / Totin' my . 100. Starin' at the open door. I feel like I land on the planet. It may also be combined with other, softer drugs such as marijuana. But it went even further: each of these molecules was then juxtaposed with 196 new designer drugs that showed up on the black marketplace after the model completed its. Cannabis is not a mere “drug. “Designer drugs,” also referred to as Novel Psychoactive Substances, represent a public health issue of emerging importance. Psychoactive drugs are substances that, when taken in or administered into one's system, affect mental processes, e. Unfortunately, as a “new trend” in the drug scene, tuci is often mixed with other substances like fentanyl and other amphetamines. One of my favorites. Illicit fentanyl and fentanyl analogues continue to plague our society. 17 designer drug standards did not produce a 1000- count base peak. “Synthetic” or “designer” drugs known as novel psychoactive substances (NPS), an offshoot of drugs created to mimic the effects of. Pressing the Close Modal button at the bottom of the modal will close the modal and bring you back to where you were on the page. The most common effects noted by recreational users include. Designer drugs: Anescalating public health challenge. Epidemiology. Flakka is typically white or pink in color, and is found in crystal form. I know I've been here before. Commonly used designer drugs include club drugs such as ecstasy, LSD and GHB and more recent additions such as Spice and bath salts. Synthetic, or “designer” drugs,. Because heroin is illegal, there is no way for the user to determine the level of. Although the combination of muscarinic-based DREADDs with clozapine-N-oxide (CNO) has been widely used, sluggish kinetics, metabolic liabilities and potential. He has a 5 product range, namely Cocaine, Haze, Crack, Heroin and MDMAs. MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) Street names: Ecstasy, E, X, XTC, Adam, Clarity, Lover’s Speed, Molly. Designer Drug Management and Treatment. Authentic min 98%+ pure research chemicals only! 3. If you or a loved one is struggling with the use. This designer drug has similar effects to ecstasy, as both drugs show the same effects in the brain. Silk Road’s operator, Ross Ulbricht was later arrested . Here is our list of the best natural stimulants you can use right now to raise energy levels, sharpen focus and fight fatigue: Caffeine. 2. Tenormin is a prescription drug that contains the active ingredient atenolol. It is used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain types of heart attack. 5% Body fat. Acute and long-term treatment is also a challenge and must rely heavily on counseling while encouraging young, impulsive patients to change their behavior. Synthetic cannabinoids are one of the broader categories of new designer drugs, and initially allowed users to achieve a level of euphoria similar to that of cannabis. 6-APB is a great analogue if you want a good non MDMA roll. 13Corazza O, Schifano F, Farre M, et al. These designer drugs go by street names such as Spice, K2, bliss, Scooby Snax. 9K views. Designer benzodiazepines are novel psychoactive substances that mimic the effects of prescription drugs, but pose serious health risks. Bluelight. 2010 was the year that a designer drug called “bath salts” began flooding the market. Often marketed as ‘designer benzodiazepines’, these substances are sold as ‘legal’ replacements for controlled benzodiazepines and are becoming increasingly. Synthetic or designer drugs, known as novel psychoactive substances, are created to mimic the effects of. A new "designer" drug related to "ecstasy" ( 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) and methamphetamine has recently been found on sale as bath salts in the USA, although it was first identified on the black market in Germany in 2009. Designer drugs encompass a drug group originally synthesized by altering the chemical structure of mescaline to circumvent the law when it only covered specific named drugs. We selected a popular drug forum that presents reports on self-experimentation with little or even completely unexplored designer drugs to examine: (1) how participants report their “trying out” of new compounds and (2) how participants. Illegal Drugs Forums - Ask an expert about illegal drugs. Un-Controlled pre-cursors and new methods, new slate! More powerful and better than single drugs alone, designer drugs are becomming extrememly hot on on the streets, and chemists mind's im sure. 4. synthetic cannabinoids were significantly more prevalent than all the other designer drugs detected, but precise compositions were unpredictable and often formulated with multiple agents. They are sold economically as bulk. I thank Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the International Drug Policy Consortium and the Transnational Institute for organizing this event. Subscribe to read the latest addiction-related news,. A quarter of a century ago, designer peptide drugs finally broke through the glass ceiling. Internet vendors may at least temporarily sell these so-called designer drugs without adhering to legal statutes or facing legal consequences. 1007/s00204-020-02693-7. "Ik ben de wet altijd een stap voor" Belgian Designer Drugs: De Standaard sprak met een dealer. How to use designer drug in a sentence. It is time to leave behind harmful politics, ideology and prejudice. Pink cocaine, also known as “cocaina. Quite frankly, the U. Flubromazolam: A Designer Benzodiazepine is Studied. Wiley announced the release of Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs 2023. One with a kayak and one on a bicycle. Meth is very easy. Depends alot of compounds are easy. Physical harm: The unregulated nature of designer drugs means that they could contain just about anything. To make this list, we talked to designer drug reviewers, analyzed the drugs with the help of Google Trends, and browsed different forums. Those who use designer drugs tend to be single and have lower levels of education and income [10,11]. 0” issue of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics focuses on Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) that simultaneously offer new pharmacotherapies with novel mechanisms of action and pose a serious public health and safety issue. Designer drugs are structural or functional analogues of controlled substances that are designed to mimic the pharmacological effects of the parent drug while avoiding detection or classification as illegal. The chemogenetic technology designer receptors exclusively activated by designer drugs (DREADDs) afford remotely reversible control of cellular signaling, neuronal activity and behavior. There, Caudevilla answered 352 public. Self-reports on a Swedish online forum and case reports support the long-lasting effects of flubromazolam [76,77,78]. Whilst the classical drugs of abuse remain the main-stay of the market the constant search for new legal and illegal highs has lead to an increase in abuse of novel designer drugs. 7K. , 2003, 2006). In general hospital toxicology testings cannot detect designer drugs except 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy), 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and heroin (as 6-monocateylmorphine and/or morphine metabolite). It is carefully compiled in cooperation with the Regional Departments of. The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines designer drugs as drugs “manufactured to chemically resemble illicit drugs but can often be. Reply. Modafinil. Dissociative designer drugs primarily act as N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists and pose similar health risks as the medically approved dissociative anesthetic ketamine. Explain to students that ecstasy is unlike other drugs of abuse, which are often derived from plants (e. Some "designer drugs" may be in a legal gray area, but their actions on the brain are similar to those of illegal drugs and could be just as dangerous, new research suggests. Animals. It is difficult to detect emerging designer benzodiazepines and quantify trends in the availability of these substances. Different underground labs may produce different chemical compounds in the same drug, but both parties may. A challenge for drug of abuse testing is presented by ‘designer drugs’, compounds typically discovered by modifications of existing clinical drug classes such as amphetamines and cannabinoids. drug trade, especially in the designer drug field, has moved faster than testing can evolve. These drugs emerge as analogues of controlled substances. Designer stimulants aim to simulate the effects of cocaine and hallucinogenic drugs. The term as popularised by the lay press lacks precision. 🚀 Niche interest among experimental psychonauts. The next month, the remaining Silk Road staff started Silk Road 2. This Digital Journal expose reveals more about this latest "club drug. Forums. The journal Addiction Science & Clinical Practice reported that young adults, and primarily males in their mid to late 20s, most commonly use designer drugs. Ecstasy is especially popular among youth who use them at parties and concerts. metropolitan area that is as dangerous and deadly as fentanyl. If you are into holing, 2-FDCK (for a shorter experience), O-PCE, DMXE, MXiPr, and MXPr are discussed a lot. 1 Approaches to Drug Development. Brotizolam; Deschloroclotizolam; Flubromazolam; Fluclotizolam; Etizolam; ReferencesDesigner Drugs is the most comprehensive mass spectra collection of designer drugs, pharmaceuticals, chemical warfare agents and related substances. When you buy research chemicals in our online shop, you get: 1. observed that 2C-E is a more potent inhibitor of serotonin reuptake than 2C-I, but less potent than. DREADD technology has been successfully applied in a variety of. Perhaps the most prevalent of such products are purportedly marijuana-like smoking. SDP is a global advocacy campaign calling for drug policies based on health and human rights. Risk: increased anxiety, violent behavior, seizure, hallucinations, paranoia. This is an increasingly powerful tool as synthesis of designer drugs is trending to a de novo approach rather than analogues of existing drugs to circumvent laws covering these chemically similar versions. Synthetic cannabinoids are psychoactive herbal and chemical products that mimic the effects of cannabis when used. He could choose liquids, pills, powders, and pellets of substances with names that sounded like real drugs — clonazolam, diclazepam. I'm on designer drugs, on designer drugs, on designer drugs. Collected from both legal and underground literature, it covers a broad range of the most current novel. The effects I felt were profound, nothing at all like regular skunky-nug weed. Moreover, they are often altered in ways that render them undetectable by conventional drug screening tests. Nearly identical. During the past decade, designer benzodiazepines have become widely available on the online forums. Brain damage: Some types of designer drugs may cause brain damage if a person uses them too heavily. Because designer drugs are generally not listed as controlled substances by the U. This natural dopamine booster is an amino acid that can treat anxiety, stress, and depression while promoting clean energy levels and improve fatigue-related memory problems. . no consistency in manufacturing. Replies: 3 Views: 1,296 . perception, consciousness, cognition or mood and emotions. Metabolism of the new designer drug mephedrone and toxicological detection of the beta keto designer drugs mephedrone, butylone and methylone in urine. Such toxicity may occur in both adolescents. Redirecting to In July 1982, a 42-year-old addict in a San Jose, California jail became paralyzed--unable to move or talk. "Ik ben de wet altijd een stap voor" Belgian Designer Drugs: De Standaard sprak met een dealer. : bluelight. Objectives: Presentation of the scenario as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic principles of emergency management and characterization of the most frequently abused drugs and its effects. commonly used designer drugs; in some countries, it is listed among the 20 most popular drugs overall (Global Drug Survey, 2014). The designer drug connection I'm usually not too fond of gossip and speculation, but since I know designer steroids are a popular topic, I guess I might chime in. This myth is parodied in The Simpsons episode "The Secret War of Lisa Simpson", in which the children go on a school field trip to a "scared straight" wax museum at the local police. Analgesics, Opioid Narcotic Antagonists Phenethylamines In recent years, there has been an emergence of numerous novel drugs. Many designer drugs are a combination of several drugs. Constitution states freedom of the press, and of speech, shall not be abridged. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. Muscle spasms. AN outbreak of designer drug—related deaths in pennsylvania. 15 members, 2. Strange name indeed. 14. I used to trap out of Regal. The combinations of different substances may lead to unknown synergistic effects resulting in different forms of sexual dysfunction as highlighted by Jones et al. Although the term is not precisely defined, it is understood to refer to commonly abused drugs such as fentanyl, ketamine, LSD, PCP, quaaludes, methcathinone, and GHB (gammahydroxy butyrate), as well as to amphetamine. And only you (only you) Can help me (you can help me) And I can't get enough. Although the term is not precisely defined, it is understood to refer to commonly abused drugs. Only two-thirds of epilepsy patients are successfully. Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid, was one of eight novel. In 2010, it found another 41; in 2011, another 49; and in 2012, there were 73 more. Approximately 10% of the U. I'm on designer drugs, on designer drugs, on designer drugs. DEA. Hex en is generally better than most street cocaine. People are wearing lab coats and the equipment looked very nice. According to Merriam Webster, a designer drug is a synthetic variant of a controlled substance produced with an altered molecular structure to evade classification as an illicit drug. g. The proliferation of Internet drug forums over the past decade has led to a largely unseen dispersion of experimenting with new designer drugs and drug combinations (Davey, Schifano, Corazza, & Deluca, 2012; Deluca et al. Join the Forum. These are chemical cousins to familiar, illicit substances like LSD. That number increased to 555 in 2022, about a third of the total of around 1,800 drug poisoning reports. It's spinning around right on top of me. With a deluge of designer drugs hitting the streets, researchers from the London - The latest drug, popular with some clubbers in the UK, is Roflcoptr. Jan 24, 2021. Theacrine. These agents became known as designer drugs and include dimethoxyamphetamine (DMA), 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (DOM), 2,5-dimethoxy-4. However, it also depends on what you have. 0 includes multiple articles addressing the efficacy of psychoactive plants to provide new approaches to treat disease. Over the holiday period SWIM and his wife did some partying. Report Thread. 11K Share. New tests for designer drugs could help save lives March 16 2023 Test tubes. China White is a fat-soluble painkiller that’s much stronger and lasts far longer than morphine, heroin or fentanyl itself. In the past, most drug abuse and addiction involved amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, and. Synthetic drugs, particularly those that act as stimulants and alter perceptions, may be popular at clubs and raves. Social media is creating a new market for users to sell and score weed, ketamine, and everything in between. e. Our friendly staff of pharmacists and certified technicians is available to answer any questions. Designer Drugs Online 2012 10 . First coined in the 1980’s, the term “designer drug” was used to refer to any drug whose chemical makeup was slightly altered. 1k 5. 0" issue of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics focuses on novel psychoactive substances, primarily cannabinoids and cathinones, and the repurposing of established psychoactive compounds (e. The participants of the. Synthetic cannabinoids are psychoactive herbal and chemical products that mimic the effects of cannabis when used. Sales of bath salts and spice over the Internet have skyrocketed in recent years. Flakka (alpha-PVP), is a dangerous drug that is similar to the street drug commonly known as bath salts. Research chemicals typically have structures and effects similar to illicit substances and are often developed to either improve upon their effects or. The DEA Washington Division is warning area residents of a new drug, emerging in the D. 20. Erowid is a non-profit educational & harm-reduction resource with 60 thousand pages of online information about psychoactive drugs, plants, chemicals, and technologies including entheogens, psychedelics, new psychoactive substances, research chemicals, stimulants, depressants and pharmaceuticals. My designer drug. Tronica. But they all have friends and do fun things. Let’s take a closer look at some common designer drug. Non-prohibited benzodiazepines are introduced onto the global drug market and scheduled as rapidly as possible by international authorities. 2020 Apr;94 (4):1085-1133. Our low dose solution. In recent years, there has been an emergence of numerous novel drugs. A series of screen grabs from the opiate-buying forum that Reddit shut down last week. Each drug has specific effects on brain chemistry, though. With a deluge of designer drugs hitting the streets, researchers from theThe drug demonstrated a high degree of protein binding and low hepatic clearance, suggesting its potential for a prolonged elimination half-life in vivo [73,74,75]. Psychotic behavior. S. The designer drug has led to a rash of overdose-related deaths over. g. New groups of synthetic “designer drugs” have increased in popularity over the past several years. Self-reports on a Swedish online forum and case reports support the long-lasting effects of flubromazolam [76,77,78]. We selected a popular drug forum that presents reports on self-experimentation with little or even. designer drug - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. These drugs are legally restricting for delivery and possession. Sitting in his office in Baltimore, neurochemist Michael H. These drugs are extraordinarily cheap to synthesize. The legality of the designer drugs is only one of many powerful economic incentives working to make them the future drugs of abuse. Search only Study descriptionsMephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone, 4-MMC) is a research chemical drug of the beta-ketone family, first reported in Israel during the mid-2000's. Teen vaping – of both tobacco and THC ( marijuana ) – is on the rise and is a growing concern in schools. For practical reasons, most scientists need to buy their pharmacology supplies online, as they cannot buy them locally. Novel psychoactive substances are newly used designer drugs (“internet drugs”, “research chemicals”, “legal highs”) potentially posing similar health risks to classic illicit substances. No one knows what they are taking and you can't stop them, because they just keep altering them just enough to get away with it. download epaper. Online data consisted of raw counts of keywords related to the eight selected NPS that appeared on Reddit forums from 2010 to 2020, spanning one. As physicians. Anxiety and panic attacks. Mind Lab Pro - Best Overall Nootropic. Even their. Powerful New Gray Market Opioid Makes Oxycontin And Heroin Look Like Child's Play. Drug Markets. , mephedrone, methylone, and methylenedioxypyrovalerone, often referred to as “bath salts”); synthetic cannabinoids (SCs; e. Research chemicals forums; de:Designerdroge nl:Designer Drugs ja:デザイナードラッグ. Cache of fentanyl and other drugs seized by the Vancouver Police Department. Also with these chemicals we need more people to educate the young ones on these and how to properly use them. Another challenge confronting use of designer drugs is that the Internet is becoming a channel for marketing and distribution of these compounds (Tuv et al. designer drugs: Etymology: L, de + signare, to mark synthetic organic compounds that are designed as analogs of illicit drugs, with the same opioid or other dangerous effects. List of designer drugs An assortment of several designer drugs. S. The drug can be addictive and cause people to act out in ways they wouldn’t normally, which can lead to severe injury or death. The modal begins with a heading 2 called "DEALS, EVENTS AND MORE". Jun 22, 2022. 2-Fluoroamphetamine. Neuropsychopharmacol 1990; 3: 509-17. Following the Former Soviet Union’s (fSU) downfall in December 1991, with the addition of massive social and economic collapse in Eastern Europe, came the escalating problem of illicit drug use [1–4] especially in Russia, the Ukraine, the Baltic.