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The Use of Synthetic Cathinones and Tryptamines in a Psychiatric Population

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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 more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9841.1000109

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