‘Third generation’ synthetic cannabinoids
posted 15/07/2016
publication gov.uk
From:
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
First published:
27 November 2014
Last updated:
15 July 2016, see all updates
Part of:
Drug misuse and dependency
Report presented to the crime prevention minister recommends a revised generic description, designed to control a broad-range of ‘third generation’ synthetic cannabinoids.
'Third generation' synthetic cannabinoids
Addendum to report on 'third generation' synthetic cannabinoids, March 2015
Addendum to report on 'third generation' synthetic cannabinoids, January 2016
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Addendum to report on 'third generation' synthetic cannabinoids, July 2016
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Detail
Letter and report from the ACMD explains the findings of the council’s NPS committee on these cannabinoids.
Cannabinoids are an increasingly diverse class of chemical compounds that produce psychoactive effects similar to those produced by cannabis.
The report recommends a revised generic description, but also suggests the development of an alternative approach based on the common mechanism of action of these substances as activators of the CB1 receptor in brain, which can readily be assessed by a simple biochemical test.
Published:
27 November 2014
Updated:
15 July 2016
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15 July 2016 3:00pm
Addendum to report on 'third generation' synthetic cannabinoids, July 2016 added
14 January 2016 10:01am
Further addendum to the advice published.
25 March 2015 3:18pm
Addendum to the report published.
27 November 2014 9:26am
First published.
From:
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
Part of:
Drug misuse and dependency
