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This page contains an overview of the Psychoactive Substances Act and supporting documents.
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These documents are part of the Psychoactive Substances Bill.
This report is concerned with advice on the issue of novel psychoactive substances (NPS), sometimes known as ‘legal highs’.
A resource pack on new psychoactive substances for educators and practitioners working with young people.
This guidance is to help researchers comply with the Psychoactive Substances Act, which comes into effect on 26 May 2016.
Terms of reference of a review into enhancing our legislative response to new psychoactive substances.
This review sought to measure changes in outcomes before and after the implementation of the Act, to provide an indication of whether its aims are being achieved.
You must get permission to export certain drugs and medicines.
Statement on the presence of new psychoactive substances in custodial settings.
This review summarises the latest evidence and makes recommendations for secure mental health service commissioners and providers.
Recommendations for a temporary class drug order on a number of methylphenidate-based novel psychoactive substances.
Public health messages to all NHS service providers.
Healthcare professionals prescribing montelukast should be alert to the risk of neuropsychiatric reactions in all patients including children and adolescents. Reported neuropsychiatric reactions include sleep disorders, hallucinations, anxiety and depression, as well as changes in behaviour and mood. Healthcare professionals...
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