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Illicit Drugs and their Assessment: A Brief Review

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Author Affiliations

  • 1 Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, Mewar University, Chittorgarh Rajasthan, INDIA

Res. J. Forensic Sci., Volume 1, Issue (1), Pages 8-14, March,29 (2013)

Abstract

A lot of drug abuse treatment centers and health care providers have implemented special education programs for individuals who inject illicit drugs The recent reports conclude that drug abuse is on the rise. These drugs are moving into a mainstream category and are being used as frequently as drinking beer. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief outline on the assessment of these types of illicit drugs. Besides this it envisages specific drug classes like stimulants, sedatives, inhalants, Narcotic agents, Central Nervous System Stimulants etc., their unpleasant effects and structures.

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