Synthetic Drugs: Detection, Risks, and Multidisciplinary Strategies

This seminar provides an overview of synthetic drugs, focusing on their rapid evolution, detection challenges, and associated health and societal risks. By integrating perspectives from analytical chemistry, toxicology, public health, and policy, the talk highlights the need for multidisciplinary approaches to effectively identify and address emerging synthetic substances.

• Outline the main categories and trends of synthetic drugs currently on the market
• Discuss analytical and forensic methods used for their detection and identification
• Examine health, legal, and social risks associated with synthetic drugs
• Emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary strategies in prevention, monitoring, and response