Deaths of individuals aged 16–24 years in the UK after using mephedrone

ConclusionsMephedrone use can have potentially fatal consequences, especially in combination with other substances. Deaths from its use in the 16–24 years' age group continue to occur in the UK, despite it being a controlled drug. Health professionals and potential consumers should be alert to this risk. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental - July 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Barbara Loi, John Martin Corkery, Hugh Claridge, Christine Goodair, Stefania Chiappini, Carla Gimeno Clemente, Fabrizio Schifano Tags: Special Issue on Novel Psychoactive Substances Source Type: research