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HERO ID
8715620
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Feeling Death, Being Alive: 4-Methylethcathinone/Pentedrone Addiction and 3-Methoxyphencyclidine Intoxication
Author(s)
Van Den Bersselaar, LR; Van Der Hoeven, JG; De Jong, B
Year
2021
Volume
20
Issue
1
Page Numbers
69-73
Language
English
DOI
10.1097/ADT.0000000000000214
Abstract
New psychoactive substances (NPS), also known as designer drugs or legal highs, represent a broad range of different pharmacologically active substances. They are sold as replacements to established drugs such as cocaine, heroin, cannabis, and methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Among adolescents in Europe, NPS are gaining popularity. Despite the increasing use of NPS, information about the acute health effects remains scarce and is even worse for the long-term effects or the addictive potential of NPS. Severe or fatal cases of NPS intoxications are reported. Although several authors warn about the addictive potential of synthetic cathinones, case reports or larger studies in humans are scarce. We present the case of a patient addicted to 4-methylethcathinone/pentedrone and an acute intoxication with 3-methoxyphencyclidine-piperidine cyclohexane carbonitrile. This case shows that the addictive potential of synthetic cathinones should not be underestimated. 2021 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Keywords
3-methoxyphencyclidine-piperidine cyclohexane carbonitrile; 4-methylethcathinone/pentedrone; addiction; intoxication; new psychoactive substances
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