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The United Nations Office of Drug Control (UNDOC) February 2016 Newsletter mentioned several developments in new psychoactive substances in other countries.

HUNGARY: Fourth International Conference on NPS to be held 30 to 31 May 2016
BELGIUM: Death caused by use of fentanyl and U-47700
REPUBLIC OF KOREA: Three weeks of international joint operation led to seizures of 8.8 tons of illicit drugs, including 1.1 tons of NPS
UNITED KINGDOM: Treatment demand for NPS doubles and strong increase of mephedrone treatment reported in England
UNITED KINGDOM: Rise of mephedrone and amphetamine injecting in the United Kingdom
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION: Expert Committee on Drug Dependence recommends 7 NPS for scheduling