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 …

For centuries,'khat sessions' have played a key role in the social and cultural traditions
among several communities around Saudi Arabia and most East African countries. The …

Synthetic cathinones are an emerging class of designer drugs abused for psychostimulant
and hallucinogenic effects similar to cocaine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), or …

The purpose of this review is to evaluate what is currently known about the pharmacology of
cathinone derivatives. Cathinone is the principal active constituent of khat responsible for …

In 2000s, many synthetic cathinones have received a renewed popularity as designer drugs
of abuse, particularly among young people. Despite being marketed as “bath salts” or “plant …

A number of N-alkyl indole or indazole-3-carbonyl analogs, with modified chemical
structures, are distributed throughout the world as synthetic cannabinoids. Like synthetic …

Written for practitioners in the field, this critically acclaimed bestseller provides authoritative
information focused on the investigation of drug-related deaths and practical approaches to …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The designer drug 1‐(4‐methylphenyl)‐2‐
methylaminopropan‐1‐one (4‐methylmethcathinone, mephedrone) is reported to possess …

Psychoactive β-keto amphetamines (cathinones) are sold as “bath salts” or “legal highs” and
recreationally abused. We characterized the pharmacology of a new series of cathinones …

A new group of recreational drugs, popularly known as “bath salts”,“plant feeders” or “plant
food”, has recently emerged in numerous countries. Although various products are labeled …