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Deaths of individuals aged 16-24 years in the UK after using mephedrone
(2015-07-28)
Objective: Mephedrone is a stimulant drug chemically related to amphetamine, with effects similar to those of amphetamine and cocaine. This study aims to analyse fatalities following ingestion of mephedrone in the UK amongst ...
The Unregulated Psychoactive Compound: ‘Benzo Fury’
(2013-12)
Introduction: The ‘legal high’ ‘Benzo Fury’ [1-(benzofuran-5-yl)propan-2-amine (5-APB) and 1-(benzofuran-6-yl)propan-2-amine (6-APB)] is an unregulated psychoactive compound which has similar effects as known controlled ...
Methoxetamine: An Analogue of Ketamine
(2013-12)
Introduction: Methoxetamine acts similarly to a non-competitive antagonist at the N-methyl-aspartate receptor and a Dopamine reuptake inhibitor. Its behavioural effects resemble those induced by dissociative anesthetics, ...
Fatalities Associated with Mephedrone in Combination with Other Stimulant Drugs in Young People Aged 16-24 Years
(2013-12)
Introduction: Mephedrone is a stimulant Class B drug chemically related to amphetamine. It comes in tablet or powder form and has no therapeutic use. Mephedrone’s reported effects are similar to those of amphetamine and ...
UK deaths associated with ‘Z’ drugs (Zopiclone, Zolpidem & Zaleplon)
(Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, 2013-09-05)