Presence and composition of cathinone derivatives in drug samples taken from a Drug Test Service in Spain (2010–2012)

ConclusionsCathinone derivatives were markedly present in the Spanish drug market during the studied period. There is no evidence to conclude that use of CDs will become widespread or relevant for public health, but the phenomenon must be followed, as the potential risks of these new drugs of abuse are substantial. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental - July 23, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fernando Caudevilla‐Gálligo, Mireia Ventura, Blanca Iciar Indave Ruiz, Iván Fornís Tags: Special Issue on Novel Psychoactive Substances Source Type: research