TY - JOUR
T1 - Recreational drugs' scenario and compulsory treatment in the United Kingdom
AU - Schifano, Fabrizio
AU - Tedeschi, Daniela
PY - 2008/9/1
Y1 - 2008/9/1
N2 - With the use of psychotomimetic compounds, psychiatric hospitalizations have seen a definite increase over the last few years, at least in the European scene. This paper offers an overview of the most frequently abused recreational drugs, including ecstasy and ecstasy look-alikes, cocaine/crack cocaine, amphetamines, poppers, cathinones, LSD, DMT, methylphenidate, GHB, dextromethorphan, ketamine, and smart drugs/smart drinks. We also provide an overview of the legislative and epidemiological issues related to compulsory psychiatric treatments in the United Kingdom.
AB - With the use of psychotomimetic compounds, psychiatric hospitalizations have seen a definite increase over the last few years, at least in the European scene. This paper offers an overview of the most frequently abused recreational drugs, including ecstasy and ecstasy look-alikes, cocaine/crack cocaine, amphetamines, poppers, cathinones, LSD, DMT, methylphenidate, GHB, dextromethorphan, ketamine, and smart drugs/smart drinks. We also provide an overview of the legislative and epidemiological issues related to compulsory psychiatric treatments in the United Kingdom.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=54049120649&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.2753/IMH0020-7411370302
DO - 10.2753/IMH0020-7411370302
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:54049120649
VL - 37
SP - 22
EP - 56
JO - International Journal of Mental Health
JF - International Journal of Mental Health
SN - 0020-7411
IS - 3
ER -