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Suzanne Fergus

2 papers in the library · 157 citations · publishing 2011-2012

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Phenomenon of new drugs on the Internet: the case of ketamine derivative methoxetamine

Human Psychopharmacology Clinical and Experimental March 1, 2012 Ornella Corazza, Fabrizio Schifano, Pierluigi Simonato et al. 157 citations

On the basis of the material available both in the scientific literature and on the web, this paper aims to provide a pharmacological, chemical and behavioural overview of the novel compound methoxetamine. This is a dissociative drug related to ketamine, with a much longer duration of action and intensity of effects. A critical discussion of the availability of information on the web of...

Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone; 'meow meow'): chemical, pharmacological and clinical issues.

Psychopharmacology April 2011 Fabrizio Schifano, Antonio Albanese, Suzanne Fergus et al.

Recently, those substances deriving from the active ingredient of the Khat plant, cathinone, have been rising in popularity. Indeed, 4-methylmethcathinone (mephedrone; 'meow meow' and others) has been seen by some as a cheaper alternative to other classified recreational drugs. We aimed here at providing a state-of-the-art review on mephedrone history and prevalence of misuse, chemistry,...