Abuse of the Opioids Methoxyfentanyl and Cyclopropylfentanyl Cover Image

Zneužívání opioidů methoxyfentanylu a cyklopropylfentanylu
Abuse of the Opioids Methoxyfentanyl and Cyclopropylfentanyl

Author(s): Romana Jelínková
Subject(s): Criminology, Substance abuse and addiction
Published by: Vysoká škola finanční a správní, a.s.
Keywords: fentanyl; cyclopropylfentanyl; methoxyacetylfentanyl; drug problems; availability of opioids; legislative measures; list of narcotic

Summary/Abstract: At the end of 2018, the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) monitored more than 730 new psychoactive substances, 55 of which were first detected in Europe in 2018. These substances include a large group of drugs such as synthetic cannabinoids, stimulants, opioids. and benzodiazepines. Fentanyl is a prototype of the 4-anilidopiperidine class of synthetic opioid analgesics, which account for a small proportion of seizures of illicit drugs, but are high-risk for users and are often fatal. The legislative measures of most countries around the world are gradually being adapted to this fact.

  • Issue Year: 5/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 147-158
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Czech