Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse Booklist: Articles

Journal of Rehabilitation; Vol. 86 Issue 2, p4-12: OmniFile Full Text Mega (H.W. Wilson)

Designer drugs are the synthetic variants of drugs designed to mimic the mind-altering effects of a controlled substance. These substances are created in labs and distributed through many channels across the globe, notably via the internet.

European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Vol. 7, Issue 7, p. 3042-3048: Open Access

Describes various designer drugs, their effects, and legal status.

Addictive Behaviors,Vol. 114, 106754: Science Direct

Research shows that there has been a substantial increase in substance use and abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that substance use/abuse is a commonly reported way of coping with anxiety concerning COVID-19.