New Psychoactive Substances: A Potential Threat to Developing Countries

Background: New psychoactive substances (NPS) have become a global phenomenon, with over 134 countries and territories from all world regions reporting them. Since December 2021, governments, laboratories, partner agencies confirmed to the UNODC Early Warning Advisory (EWA) on NPS 1124 substances. It is agreed that control one of most challenging tasks for developing countries. Identifying present future threads task law enforcement officials. The research has great impact substance abuse policy-making harm reduction strategies. Methods: data in this study were collected official websites online journals, Google Scholar, UNODC, International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), Department (DNC). Findings: Among eleven groups NPS, synthetic cannabinoids cathinones are prevalent alarming In Bangladesh, been first identified 2016. Almost 60 adopted legislative solutions manage by many using or amending existing legislation others employing novel legal mechanisms. widely researchers reducing menace requires increased awareness among stakeholders. Conclusion: fight against spread its severe effects, authorities healthcare professional training must be seen as crucial aspects well. Financing also international organizations dealing continue fighting war. only way policymakers reduce globally through national cooperation.