Abstract
Synthetic cathinones (SCs) represent an alternative to the prevailing array of drugs of abuse, with this being attributable to a variety of factors pertaining to reward /reinforcement potency, apparent but not necessarily lower toxicity risk, and easy access in “alternative” marketplaces. SCs retain distinctive neuropharmacological profiles and the induction of a disparate behavioral spectrum relating to locomotor activity, learning effectiveness, anxiety, thermoregulation, and abuse liability.
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Archer, T., Kostrzewa, R.M. (2018). Synthetic Cathinones: Neurotoxic Health Hazards and Potential for Abuse. In: Zawilska, J. (eds) Synthetic Cathinones. Current Topics in Neurotoxicity, vol 12. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78707-7_1
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