The influence of tightening regulations on patients with new psychoactive substance-related disorders in Japan.
Yuko TanibuchiToshihiko MatsumotoDaisuke FunadaTakuya ShimanePublished in: Neuropsychopharmacology reports (2018)
The number of patients abusing new psychoactive substances decreased after drug regulations were tightened, but new psychoactive substances-related problems still exist. It is therefore not enough to tighten regulations. Drug dependence treatment and recovery support are also needed.