The novel psychoactive substance 3-methylmethcathinone (3-MMC or metaphedrone): A review

• Tipo: Outra Publicação em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2019

Autores

Ferreira, B (Autor) Outra; da Silva, DD (Autor) Outra; Felix Carvalho (Autor) FFUP; Maria de Lourdes Bastos (Autor) FFUP; Helena Carmo (Autor) FFUP

Revista

Título: Forensic Science International

Vol. 295

Páginas: 54-63

ISSN: 0379-0738

Editora: Elsevier

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 1 Citação

Scopus - 11 Citações

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ID Authenticus: P-00Q-5CA

DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.11.024

Abstract (EN): 3-Methylmethcathinone (3-MMC or metaphedrone) is a synthetic cathinone, recently introduced in the market of the new psychoactive substances (NPS), initially to replace mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone or 4-MMC), and rapidly widespread among drug users. 3-Methylmethcathinone is legally controlled in many countries, but is still easily available for purchase from websites, and frequently found in recreational settings. Most toxicological data on this drug come from human case reports of intoxications. Thus, further investigation on their pharmacological and toxicological properties is necessary to evaluate its potential harmful effects. The present work provides a review on the available data about 3-MMC legal status, chemistry, patterns of use, prevalence, biological effects, toxicokinetics, toxicity and factors affecting stimulant/toxicological effects.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 10