6th Edition of Addiction World Conference 2027

Scientific Sessions - AWC 2027

Evolving Drug Supply and New Psychoactive Substances

The illicit drug supply is changing faster than treatment and policy can follow. Fentanyl analogues, xylazine, nitazenes and other novel psychoactive substances are reshaping overdose risk, while traditional substances such as khat persist in many regions. This session covers detection, surveillance and clinical responses to a volatile market.

Topics include: fentanyl and adulterants, xylazine wounds, nitazenes, wastewater-based drug surveillance, new psychoactive substances, khat and regional substances, toxicology and drug checking.