Journal of Forensic Toxicology & PharmacologyISSN: 2325-9841

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lhsan M Salloum Author

Subjects of specialization
Young children, Traumatic brain injury

Affiliation
University of Miami, Department of Pathology, University of Miami Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, Florida, USA

Biography

I am lhsan M Salloum, belonging toUniversity of Miami, Department of Pathology, University of Miami Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, Florida, USA, interested in the field of Traumatic brain injury.                           


Publications

Research Article Open Access

The Use of Synthetic Cathinones and Tryptamines in a Psychiatric Population

Author(s):

LJ Reidy, P Junquera, KR Van Dijck, BW Steele, lhsan M Salloum

The use of Synthetic Cathinones and Tryptamines in a Psychiatric Population

A new wave of designer drugs is emerging in both emergency room (ER) patients and the community at large. These drugs commonly known and sold as “bath salts” produce toxic effects as well as disturbing psychopathological symptoms. These drugs are a synthetic modification of the naturally occurring alkaloid cathinone, which can be extracted from the leaves of Catha edulis, commonly known as the khat plant. The synthetic cathinones such as methylone; 3, 4 methylendioxyprovalerone (MDPV); mephedrone; and ethylone are commonly sold under various names such as “Ivory Wave”, “Vanilla Sky” and “Bliss”... view moreĀ»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9841.1000109

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