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

The last two decades have seen a revival of interest in the entactogen 3, 4-methylenedioxy-
N-methylamphetamine (MDMA) as an adjunct to psychotherapy, particularly for the …

Abstract Rationale 3, 4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) and 3, 4-methylenedioxy-N-
methylcathinone (methylone) are synthetic drugs found in so-called “bath salts” products …

Cathinone is a plant alkaloid found in khat leaves of perennial shrubs grown in East Africa.
Similar to cocaine, cathinone elicits psychostimulant effects which are in part attributed to its …

The present review briefly explores the neurotoxic properties of methcathinone,
mephedrone, methylone, and methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), four synthetic …

Simple Summary Methylone is a synthetic cathinone that is usually used as a substitute for
conventional psychostimulants, such as MDMA. Chemically, methylone is considered the β …

The intravenous self-administration (IVSA) of 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine
(MDMA) is inconsistent in rats, with up to half of subjects failing to acquire reliable drug …

Synthetic cathinones, frequently referred to as “bath salts”, have significant abuse potential,
and recent evidence suggests that these novel psychoactive substances can also produce …

Rationale The number of synthetic derivatives of cathinone, the primary psychoactive
alkaloid found in Catha edulis (khat), has risen exponentially in the past decade. Synthetic …