Intended and unintended use of cathinone mixtures

摘要

IntroductionCathinones are one of the most popular categories of new psychoactive substances (NPS) consumed. Cathinones have different pharmacological activities and receptor selectivity for monoamine transporters based on their chemical structures. They are incorporated into NPS mixtures and used with other NPS or traditional' drugs. Cathinone use represents significant health risks to individuals and is a public health burden.