Citation

Capriola M. Clin. Pharmacol. 2013; 5: 109-115.

Affiliation

Thomasville Medical Center, Thomasville, NC, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Dove Press)

DOI

10.2147/CPAA.S42832

PMID

23869180

Abstract

The abuse of synthetic cathinones, widely known as bath salts, has been increasing since the mid-2000s. These substances are derivatives of the naturally occurring compound cathinone, which is the primary psychoactive component of khat. The toxicity of synthetic cathinones includes significant sympathomimetic effects, as well as psychosis, agitation, aggression, and sometimes violent and bizarre behavior. Mephedrone and methylenedioxypyrovalerone are currently the predominantly abused synthetic cathinones.

Language: en