Research Status of New Designer Drug Methcathinone in Forensic Toxicology / 法医学杂志
Journal of Forensic Medicine
; (6): 611-616, 2018.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-742805
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ABSTRACT
Methcathinone, a new cathinone designer drug, which is structurally similar to amphetamine analogs, is a central nervous stimulant.Recently, there has been a worldwide rise in its popularity and abuse, and a growing number of cases with disability or even death is reported in several countries, resulting in public concern.The typical symptoms include accelerated heartbeat, high temperature, anxiety, depression, etc.Forensic studies on its toxicity mechanism are rare.This article reviews its toxicological effects, poisoning symptoms, poisoning and addiction mechanisms, and detection methods, to provide theoretical reference for future studies and guidance for related forensic identification.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
Year:
2018
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Article