Drug Testing and Analysis
Drug Testing and Analysis · 2018
This review emphasises the current knowledge of the chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of cathinone derivatives. Cathinone is the prototype naturally occurring substance from which a variety of derivatives have been synthesised, that have demonstrated amphetamine-like effects, with consequent concerns about their abuse potential and safety, most particularly mephedrone. Such concerns have led to cathinone derivatives becoming illegal in a number of countries.