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El consumo de nuevas sustancias psicoactivas (NSP) protagoniza muchos de los escenarios clínico asistenciales y los profesionales sanitarios, al igual que el resto de la población, tienen escasos conocimientos sobre ellas. Los cannabinoides sintéticos (CS), más conocidos como “Spice”, son sustancia... Ver más
The use of new psychoactive substances NPS) are at the forefront of many clinical and healthcare scenarios, yet healthcare professionals, like the general population, have limited knowledge about them. Synthetic cannabinoids (SC), commonly known as “Spice”, are chemically heterogeneous substances created to replace cannabis due to the lack of conventional diagnostic tests, easy access, low cost and intense effects. This has resulted in the consumption of these substances becoming a subject of concern for health authorities due to their potential danger to public health. Synthetic cannabinoids belong to the group of the most widely consumed NPS worldwide, and their usage causes physiological and psychoactive effects similar to THC, but with greater potency, leading to medical and psychiatric emergencies. The most frequent adverse effects in human beings include tachycardia, anxiety, agitation and nausea, among others. Nevertheless, many articles describe more severe complications such as paranoia, hallucinations, psychosis, acute myocardial infarction, seizures, renal damage, and even death. According to statistics, the prevalence of Spice consumption in Spain is relatively lower in comparison with other European countries and the United States, with young males between 24-35 years old presenting the highest prevalence.
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