This podcast provides an overview of novel psychoactive substances (NPS), detailing their impact in the clinical setting, and focusing on the initial assessment and management of patients who have taken these designer drugs. Summary Writer:  Theoni Haralabopoulos Script Writer:  Zeff Koutsogiannis Editor:  Venita Munir Interviewer:  James Edwards Interviewee:  Zeff Koutsogiannis About Dr Zeff Koutsogiannis Zeff Koutsogiannis is an Emergency Physician and Clinical Toxicologist with a strong interest in illicit drug use, critically ill poisoned patients, acid/base disturbances, dependence & addiction, and management of pain.