Description: Cathinone is a naturally occurring stimulant present in the Khat plant. Its effects and structure are similar to those of ephedrine and amphetamine. ((s)-2-amino-1-phenyl-l-propanone)
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******** sciencewa - (Australia) Which are all structurally related to amphetamine. (Tue Feb 07 23:39:10 2012 PST)
The health impacts of khat: a qualitative study among Somali-Australians
*********************** mja - (Australia) How is khat used? Khat was usually chewed in prolonged sessions. Problems of addiction to khat were identified by some participants. Not all believed it is addictive. Health promotion activities targeting communities with high levels of khat use are required to increase understanding of the potential risks of regular khat use. (Tue Feb 07 23:39:10 2012 PST)
Designer drugs still pushing eastward
************ timesrepublican - (US) They are. The drugs are usually sold in head shops or convenience stores. Because there is no field test kit for the drugs. (Tue Feb 07 21:50:37 2012 PST)
Highlights of the Biophysical Society 56th Annual Meeting
***************** physorg - (US) The next step will be to culture deep subsurface microbes in the lab. New Street Drug 'Bath Salts' Packs Double Punch: Mimicking effects of two powerful narcotics: The street drug commonly referred to as "bath salts" is one of a growing list of synthetic and unevenly regulated narcotics that are found across the United States and on the Internet. (Tue Feb 07 03:21:59 2012 PST)
