Flakka: New Dangerous Synthetic Cathinone on the Drug Scene

Flakka: New Dangerous Synthetic Cathinone on the Drug Scene

New psychoactive substances are being used as drugs and appear to be quite popular nowadays. Thanks to their specific properties, these drugs create inimitable experiences for intoxicated people. Synthetic cathinones are the most common compounds in these new drugs. Among them, α-pyrrolidopentadione...

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Main Authors:	Jiri Patocka, Bingshu Zhao, Wenda Wu, Blanka Klimova, Martin Valis, Eugenie Nepovimova, Kamil Kuca
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:	International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:	Flakka bath salts synthetic cathinone α-pyrrolidinopentiophenone
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/21/8185

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