New Drugs on the Internet : The Case of Camfetamine
Joint Authors
Cinosi, Eduardo
Corazza, Ornella
Lupi, Matteo
Martinotti, Giovanni
di Giannantonio, Massimo
Acciavatti, Tiziano
Santacroce, Rita
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The number of new psychoactive substances (NPS) advertised for sale online is constantly increasing and it has become a phenomenon of global concern.
Among NPS, Camfetamine has been rediscovered as recreational drug in 2011.
Very little information is still available in the scientific literature on its nature and potential health risks.
Methods.
Data in scientific literature were integrated with a multilingual qualitative assessment of a range of online resources over the period of 32 months (May 2011–January 2014).
Results.
N-Methyl-3-phenyl-norbornan-2-amine (Camfetamine) may act as an indirect dopaminergic agonist in the central nervous system and may have mild-moderate opioid activity too.
There are no current epidemiological data about recreational use of Camfetamine; our research shows that it is indeed used especially by individuals with a history of recreational polydrug misuse.
It facilitates mental alertness, induces relaxation, and, unlike many other stimulants, seems not to be associated with severe physical effects.
Valid causes for concern issued in our research may be Camfetamine intravenous or intramuscular administration as well as its use in conjunction with other psychoactive substances.
Conclusions.
It is here highlighted that more large-scale studies need to be carried out to confirm and better describe both the extent of Camfetamine misuse and possible psychotropic/adverse effects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cinosi, Eduardo& Corazza, Ornella& Santacroce, Rita& Lupi, Matteo& Acciavatti, Tiziano& Martinotti, Giovanni…[et al.]. 2014. New Drugs on the Internet : The Case of Camfetamine. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cinosi, Eduardo…[et al.]. New Drugs on the Internet : The Case of Camfetamine. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cinosi, Eduardo& Corazza, Ornella& Santacroce, Rita& Lupi, Matteo& Acciavatti, Tiziano& Martinotti, Giovanni…[et al.]. New Drugs on the Internet : The Case of Camfetamine. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470697
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-470697