Synthetic cannabinoids (SCBs) represent a rapidly expanding and chemically diverse class of new psychoactive substances, deliberately designed to mimic the effects of natural cannabis. However, their high potency and full agonism at cannabinoid receptors lead to severe public health risks. The primary mechanism of SCBs' action involves the robust activation of CB1 and CB2 receptors, which in...
Ketamine is a synthesized anesthetic drug that was used extensively as a surgical anesthetic in the 1960s. Currently, ketamine is being investigated extensively for its potential as a treatment for depression. However, the addictive nature of ketamine has become an issue that cannot be ignored at this stage. As of now, there is no clear understanding of the changes in striatal metabolites and...