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AddictoQuiz

Synthetic Cannabinoids

This quiz will guide you through the key concepts of synthetic cannabinoids (SCRAs) – from their pharmacology and clinical effects to their legal challenges and public health impact. You will explore why these substances differ from natural cannabis, how they present in acute intoxication, and what makes their detection and regulation so complex.

Use this opportunity to check your understanding and reflect on how knowledge about SCRAs can improve clinical practice, forensic assessment, and prevention strategies in addiction care.

This section provides a selection of diverse resources intended to support your preparation for and completion of the quiz. The materials may include scientific articles, official reports, practice guidelines, and other relevant documents offering complementary perspectives. Engaging with these resources prior to or during the quiz will help you deepen your understanding of the subject matter, strengthen your analytical approach, and enhance the overall quality of your learning process.

Adverse Effects of Synthetic Cannabinoids: Management of Acute Toxicity and Withdrawal

Cooper ZD. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2016;18(5):52.

Safety and Tolerability of Natural and Synthetic Cannabinoids in Adults Aged Over 50 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Velayudhan L, McGoohan K, Bhattacharyya S. PLoS Med. 2021;18(3):e1003524.

Synthetic Cannabinoids 2015: An Update for Pediatricians in Clinical Practice

Castellanos D, Gralnik LM. World J Clin Pediatr. 2016;5(1):16-24.

The e-Psychonauts’ ‘Spiced’ World: Assessment of the Synthetic Cannabinoids’ Information Available Online

Zangani C, Schifano F, Napoletano F, et al. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2020;18(10):966-1051.

Toxicity of Synthetic Cannabinoids in K2/Spice: A Systematic Review

de Oliveira MC, Vides MC, Lassi DLS, et al. Brain Sci. 2023;13(7):990.

The Effects of Cannabinoids on Executive Functions: Evidence from Cannabis and Synthetic Cannabinoids—A Systematic Review

Cohen K, Weinstein A. Brain Sci. 2018;8(3):40.

Emerging Drugs of Abuse: Current Perspectives on Synthetic Cannabinoids

Debruyne D, Le Boisselier R. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2015;6:113-129.

Synthetic Cannabinoids: A Pharmacological and Toxicological Overview

Roque-Bravo R, Silva RS, Malheiro RF, et al. Annu Rev Pharmacol Toxicol. 2023;63:187-209.

Molecular Pharmacology of Synthetic Cannabinoids: Delineating CB1 Receptor-Mediated Cell Signaling

Walsh KB, Andersen HK. Int J Mol Sci. 2020;21(17):6115.

Potential Mechanisms Underlying the Deleterious Effects of Synthetic Cannabinoids Found in Spice/K2 Products

Basavarajappa BS, Subbanna S. Brain Sci. 2019;9(1):14.

Synthetic Cannabinoids-Related Cardiovascular Emergencies: A Review of the Literature

Hasan MR, Tabassum T, Tabassum T, et al. Cureus. 2023;15(7):e41929.

A Critical Assessment of the Abuse, Dependence and Associated Safety Risks of Naturally Occurring and Synthetic Cannabinoids

Heal DJ, Gosden J, Smith SL. Front Psychiatry. 2024;15:1322434.

Overview of Synthetic Cannabinoids ADB-FUBINACA and AMB-FUBINACA: Clinical, Analytical, and Forensic Implications

Lobato-Freitas C, Brito-da-Costa AM, Dinis-Oliveira RJ, et al. Pharmaceuticals. 2021;14(3):186.

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