JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Drug Abuse Study Findings Reported from Liverpool John Moores University (Effects and Toxicity of Hallucinogenic New Psychoactive Substances From the Perspectives of E-psychonauts).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. 557 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article focuses on research conducted at Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom examining hallucinogenic new psychoactive substances (NPS) through qualitative content analysis of online discussion forums frequented by "e-psychonauts." The study identified four main themes related to user demographics—primarily men aged 18-25—substance profiles, effects, and toxicity, noting that stimulant and hallucinogenic effects were commonly sought while neurological and cardiovascular toxicities were frequently reported. The research highlights that online forums provide a valuable, low-risk environment for users to share honest experiences without legal repercussions. This peer-reviewed study contributes to addiction research by offering insights into the effects and risks associated with emerging hallucinogenic NPS. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/04, p557
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:192752216
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Mental Health Weekly Digest is the property of NewsRx and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.