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Acute Effects of the Novel Psychoactive Drug 2C-B on Emotions
Joint Authors
González, Débora
Torrens, Marta
Farré, Magí
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
2C-B (Nexus) is one of the most widespread novel psychoactive substances.
There is limited information about its pharmacological properties, and few studies in humans concern its acute and chronic effects.
2C-B has been classified as a stimulant, hallucinogen, entactogen, and/or empathogen.
Objectives.
To evaluate the emotional, subjective, and cardiovascular effects of 2C-B.
Methods.
Twenty healthy recreational 2C-B users (12 women) self-administered a 20 mg dose of 2C-B.
Evaluations included emotional (IAPS, FERT, and speech), subjective (visual analog scales, ARCI, VESSPA, HRS, and POMS questionnaires), and cardiovascular effects (blood pressure and heart rate).
Results.
Positive subjective effects predominated with a reduction of anger under the influence of 2C-B.
It did, however, increase reactivity to negative emotional stimuli and decrease the ability to recognize expressions of happiness.
Augmented emotionality in speech could be appreciated by others.
2C-B induced euphoria and well-being, changes in perceptions, and slight hallucinogenic states.
Mild sympathetic actions were observed.
Conclusions.
The specific profile that 2C-B exerts on emotions suggests its classification as an entactogen with psychedelic properties.
American Psychological Association (APA)
González, Débora& Torrens, Marta& Farré, Magí. 2015. Acute Effects of the Novel Psychoactive Drug 2C-B on Emotions. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056261
Modern Language Association (MLA)
González, Débora…[et al.]. Acute Effects of the Novel Psychoactive Drug 2C-B on Emotions. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056261
American Medical Association (AMA)
González, Débora& Torrens, Marta& Farré, Magí. Acute Effects of the Novel Psychoactive Drug 2C-B on Emotions. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056261
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1056261