Cathinone, the main psychoactive compound found in the plant Catha edulis Forsk.(khat), is
a β-keto analogue of amphetamine, sharing not only the phenethylamine structure, but also …

The word “cannabinoid” refers to every chemical substance, regardless of structure or origin,
that joins the cannabinoid receptors of the body and brain and that have similar effects to …

New psychoactive substances (NPS) have completely modified the drug scene and the
current landscape of addiction. Synthetic substances, such as substituted or synthetic …

Since the introduction of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in 2003, the technology has
advanced allowing for greater user modifications, with users now able to control voltage …

The synthetic cathinones are derived from the naturally occurring drug cathinone found in
the khat plant (Catha edulis) and have chemical structures and neurochemical …

Background The last decade has seen a rapid and continuous growth in the availability and
use of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) across the world. Although various products …

Synthetic cathinones (SCat) are amphetamine-like psychostimulants that emerged onto drug
markets as “legal” alternatives to illicit drugs such as ecstasy, cocaine, and amphetamines …

This work comprehensively reviews some fundamental concepts about drugs, especially
focusing on new psychoactive substances (NPS), and their typical classifications based on …

Abstract Background Electronic Dance Music (EDM) party attendees are often
polysubstance users and are at high risk for use of new psychoactive substances (NPS). We …

This review article covers English-written and PubMed-listed review articles and original
studies published between January 2015 and April 2016 dealing with the toxicodynamics …