Journal of Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology

The Use of Synthetic Cathinones and Tryptamines in a Psychiatric Population

Journal of Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology 2013 Lhsan M Salloum 1 citation

The use of Synthetic Cathinones and Tryptamines in a Psychiatric Population A new wave of designer drugs is emerging in both emergency room (ER) patients and the community at large. These drugs commonly known and sold as "bath salts" produce toxic effects as well as disturbing psychopathological symptoms. These drugs are a synthetic modification of the naturally occurring alkaloid cathinone,...