BACKGROUND: The hallucinogenic tryptamine analog 5-methoxy-N-methyl-N-isopropyltryptamine (5-MeO-MiPT) causes social problems worldwide. There are several studies on the metabolism; however, not more studies were found in the literature on acute toxicity. AIMS: To report the acute toxicity of 5-MeO-MiPT in mice, followed by quantitative toxicological analysis of blood and organs,...
Abuse of products containing synthetic cannabinoids has become a recent concern. Advertised as “herbal incenseâ€, these products are sold at smoke or head shops and over the internet under a variety of names such as “Spice, K2, Super Nova, Yucatan Fire, Diamond and Cloud 9â€. Synthetic cannabinoids are functionally similar to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and mimic the effects of marijuana...
Mescaline,β-3,4,5-trimethoxy phenethylamin, is a psycho-active hallucinogen alkalloid extracted from cactus of peyote that resemble natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and dopamine. Peyote is a long-time expanding herb in the desert sand area along Texas and Mexico region and continues to be used hundreds of years by Residents of Mexico and South-western America for rituals. Following the...