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Yuan X, Luo L, Li X, Lu Y, Chen S, Luan T. Recent advances in the removal of psychoactive substances from aquatic environments: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 953:176156. [PMID: 39255934 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 09/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
Abstract
Psychoactive substances (PS) have become emerging contaminants in aquatic environments, characterized by their wide distribution, high persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity. They are difficult to be completely removed in sewage treatment plants due to their high stability under different conditions. The incomplete removal of PS poses a threat to the aquatic animals and can also lead to human health problems through accumulation in the food chain. PS has become a huge burden on global health systems. Therefore, finding an effective technology to completely remove PS has become a "hot topic" for researchers. The methods for removal PS include physical techniques, chemical methods and biological approaches. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive and systematic exploration of these methods. This review aims to address this gap by providing a comprehensive overview of traditional strategies, highlighting recent advancements, and emphasizing the potential of natural aquatic plants in removing trace PS from water environments. Additionally, the degradation mechanisms that occur during the treatment process were discussed and an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses associated with each method was provided. This work would help researchers in gaining a deeper understanding of the methodologies employed and serve as a reference point for future research endeavors and promoting the sustainable and large-scale application of PS elimination.
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- Xueting Yuan
- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang 515200, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang 515200, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Smart Medical Innovation Technology Center, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang 515200, China; Smart Medical Innovation Technology Center, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang 515200, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang 515200, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang 515200, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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Cuffaro F, Dahm G, Marson C, Berlemont P, Yegles M, Allar C, Fauchet L, Creta M, Schneider S. Contamination of a drug consumption room with drugs and potential risks for social health care workers. Harm Reduct J 2024; 21:149. [PMID: 39148047 PMCID: PMC11328477 DOI: 10.1186/s12954-024-01074-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown that contamination of surfaces by illicit drugs frequently occurs in forensic laboratories when manipulating seized samples as well as in pharmacies and hospitals when preparing medicinal drugs. In this project, we extended these studies to a Drug Consumption Room to investigate drug levels and possible exposure of the staff members. METHODS We investigated pre and post cleaning contamination by heroin and cocaine and their degradation products 6-monoacetylmorphine and benzoylecgonine on different surfaces (tables, counters, computers and door handles) and in the ambient air. We also collected urine and hair samples from staff members to check for potential short and long term contaminations. RESULTS Medium to heavy contamination has been detected on most surfaces and door handles; as expected, air contamination was particularly high in the smoking room. Drug levels were < LOD to very low in the urine and the hair samples of staff members tested. CONCLUSION The cleaning efficiency of the surfaces, carried out by staff and drug users after drug consumption, was often not satisfactory. The very low drug levels in hair indicate that acute health risks for staff members are low.
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- Flore Cuffaro
- Laboratoire national de santé, 1, rue Louis Rech, Dudelange, L-3555, Luxembourg
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- Laboratoire national de santé, 1, rue Louis Rech, Dudelange, L-3555, Luxembourg
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- Laboratoire national de santé, 1, rue Louis Rech, Dudelange, L-3555, Luxembourg
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- Laboratoire national de santé, 1, rue Louis Rech, Dudelange, L-3555, Luxembourg
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- Laboratoire national de santé, 1, rue Louis Rech, Dudelange, L-3555, Luxembourg
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- , Abrigado, 8, Route de Thionville, L-2610, Luxembourg
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- Laboratoire national de santé, 1, rue Louis Rech, Dudelange, L-3555, Luxembourg
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- Laboratoire national de santé, 1, rue Louis Rech, Dudelange, L-3555, Luxembourg
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Affiliation(s)
- David Love
- United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Special Testing and Research Laboratory, USA
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- RTI International, Applied Justice Research Division, Center for Forensic Sciences, 3040 E. Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, NC, 22709-2194, USA
- 70113 Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC, 20005-3967, USA
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Vasiukhina A, Gad SF, Wellington EN, Wilmes DM, Yeo Y, Solorio L. PLA-PCL microsphere formulation to deter abuse of prescription opioids by smoking. Int J Pharm 2022; 626:122151. [PMID: 36037985 PMCID: PMC10729914 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Opioids are commonly prescribed across the United States (US) for pain relief, despite their highly addictive nature that often leads to abuse and overdose deaths. Abuse deterrent formulations (ADFs) for prescription opioids make the non-therapeutic use of these drugs more difficult and less satisfying. Although approximately one-third of surveyed abusers in the US reported smoking opioids, to our knowledge, no commercialized ADF effectively prevents opioid smoking. Here, we report a novel approach to deter smoking of a model prescription opioid drug, thebaine (THB), by using polymer blend microspheres (MS) comprising polylactic acid (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCL). We utilized high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to test the ability of PLA-PCL MS to limit the escape of vaporized THB. Additionally, we compared the abuse-deterrent potential of PLA-PCL MS to that of activated carbon (AC) and mesoporous silica (MPS), two materials with excellent drug-adsorbing properties. Our MS formulation was effective in reducing the amount of both active drug and thermal degradation products in the vapor generated upon heating of THB. These results support that PLA-PCL microspheres can be co-formulated in a tablet with common prescription opioids to deter their abuse via the smoking route.
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- Anastasiia Vasiukhina
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Vaccaro G, Massariol A, Guirguis A, Kirton SB, Stair JL. NPS detection in prison: A systematic literature review of use, drug form, and analytical approaches. Drug Test Anal 2022; 14:1350-1367. [PMID: 35355411 PMCID: PMC9545023 DOI: 10.1002/dta.3263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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This paper presents a systematic literature review on the detection of new psychoactive substances (NPS) in prison settings. It includes the most frequently reported NPS classes, the routes and forms used for smuggling, and the methods employed to analyse biological and non-biological samples. The search was carried out using MEDLINE (EBSCO), Scopus (ELSEVIER), PubMed (NCBI), and Web of Science (Clarivate) databases, along with reports from the grey literature in line with the PRISMA-S guidelines. A total of 2708 records were identified, of which 50 met the inclusion criteria. Findings showed the most prevalent NPS class reported in prison was synthetic cannabinoids (SCs). The most frequently reported SCs in non-biological samples were 4F-MDMB-BINACA, MDMB-4en-PINACA, and 5F-ADB. These were smuggled mainly through the postal services deposited on paper or herbal matrices. Concentrations of SCs detected on seized paper ranged between 0.05 and 1.17 mg/cm2 . The SCs most frequently reported in biological specimens (i.e., urine, blood, saliva, and wastewater) were 5F-MDMB-PICA, 4F-MDMB-BINACA, and MDMB-4en-PINACA. Concentrations of SCs reported in femoral blood and serum were 0.12-0.48 ng/ml and 34-17 ng/ml, respectively. Hyphenated techniques were predominantly employed and generally successful for the detection of NPS in biological (i.e., LC-HRMS/MS) and non-biological samples (i.e., LC-HRMS/MS and GC-MS). The onsite technique IMS showed promise for detecting SCs in various forms; however, immunoassays were not recommended. Future work should focus on accurate in-field detection of SCs deposited on paper and in urine and saliva to improve real-time decision-making, as well as wastewater and air monitoring for overall drug use trends.
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- Giorgia Vaccaro
- Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, School of Life and Medical SciencesUniversity of HertfordshireHatfieldUK
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- Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, School of Life and Medical SciencesUniversity of HertfordshireHatfieldUK
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- Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, School of Life and Medical SciencesUniversity of HertfordshireHatfieldUK
- Swansea University Medical School, The Grove, Singleton CampusSwanseaUK
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- Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, School of Life and Medical SciencesUniversity of HertfordshireHatfieldUK
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- Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, School of Life and Medical SciencesUniversity of HertfordshireHatfieldUK
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Han C, Tan D, Wang Y, Yu Z, Sun X, Wang D. Selective extraction of synthetic cathinones new psychoactive substances from wastewater, urine and cocktail using dummy molecularly imprinted polymers. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2022; 215:114765. [PMID: 35447493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2022.114765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Dummy molecularly imprinted polymers (DMIPs) for selective extraction of five common synthetic cathinones (SCs) were prepared by bulk polymerization. DMIPs materials possessed narrow diameter distribution (30-60 µm) and large specific surface area (329.6 m2 g-1). Imprinting factors for cathinone, methcathinone, mephedrone, methylone and ethylone were 1.11-1.82. DMIPs could also quickly adsorb SCs from aqueous solutions within 5 min. Therefore, the materials were used as solid-phase extraction (SPE) sorbents to selectively extract five SCs in complex samples. An accurate and sensitive analytical method based on DMIPs-SPE combined with HPLC-MS/MS was established. Under optimal conditions, the established method showed low limits of detection (0.002-0.1 ng mL-1), satisfactory recoveries (84.1-97.7%) and good repeatability (relative standard deviation (RSD) below 9%). The method was successfully verified using wastewater, urine and cocktail samples. Recoveries of SCs at three spiking levels were in the range of 75.1-98.6%, with RSD values below 7.0%. Compared with commercial sorbents, DMIPs showed better clean-up ability with matrix effect values of -24.1%-8.3% for all SCs in wastewater, urine and cocktail samples. Therefore, the developed DMIPs-SPE-HPLC-MS/MS strategy could be used as a specific and cost-effective method for sensitive determination of SCs in complex samples.
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- Chang Han
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, No. 1 Linghai Road, Dalian 116026, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, No. 1 Linghai Road, Dalian 116026, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, No. 1 Linghai Road, Dalian 116026, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, No. 1 Linghai Road, Dalian 116026, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Lishui University, Lishui 32300, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, No. 1 Linghai Road, Dalian 116026, China.
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Understanding of the levels of psychoactive drugs in air is important for assessing both occupational and environmental exposure. Intelligence on the usage and manufacture of illegal drugs can also be gained. Environmental analysis and determination of air quality has recently expanded from its traditional focus to new pollutant categories that include illicit and psychoactive drugs. This is attributed to a greater part on the development of new, advanced techniques, such as liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS), allowing for the trace determination of such compounds down to the parts-per-trillion (ng/L) levels generally reported in air. Studies have also investigated the effects of firsthand and secondhand smoking of drugs, such as cocaine, cannabis and opium. Generally, these have shown secondhand smoke effects to be limited, apart from in the case of opium. Some studies have highlighted ill effects resulting through the exposure of vapors and dusts from the storage of drugs, but this has been shown to result from mould and other fungal contaminates. Investigations into the possible occupational exposures resulting from the use of anesthetic drugs in surgery and accident and emergency have focused on nitrous oxide, sevoflurane, methoxyflurane, isoflurane, propofol and fentanyl. This review focuses on developments and applications for the determination of psychoactive drugs in air.
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