25C-NBOMe : Preliminary Data on Pharmacology, Psychoactive Effects, and Toxicity of a New Potent and Dangerous Hallucinogenic Drug

Joint Authors

Albano, Gabriella
Bersani, Giuseppe
Cinosi, Eduardo
Schifano, Fabrizio
Simonato, Pierluigi
Bersani, Francesco Saverio
Corazza, Ornella
Martinotti, Giovanni
Valeriani, Giuseppe
Santacroce, Rita
Bolzan Mariotti Posocco, Flaminia

Source

BioMed Research International

Issue

Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2014-07-03

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Medicine

Abstract EN

Introduction.

The use of novel psychoactive substances (NPSs) has rapidly increased as well as their online availability.

The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the nature and the risks associated with 25C-NBOMe, which has recently appeared in the drug market.

Methods.

A systematic analysis of the scientific literature and a qualitative assessment of online and media resources (e.g., e-newsgroups, chat-rooms, and e-newsletters) in 10 languages were carried out.

Results.

25C-NBOMe is sold online as legal LSD or as research chemical with different designations such as “Boom,” “Pandora,” “Holland film,” or “N-bomb.” It is a partial agonist of 5-HT2A receptors.

It is usually ingested orally/sublingually and, less commonly, nasally, through injection, vaginally, rectally, and smoked.

Its effects include sublingual numbing, stimulation, “body high,” hallucinations, dissociation, and anxiety.

25C-NBOMe presents high risk of overdoses; acute toxicity and fatalities have been reported.

Conclusions.

25C-NBOMe consumption represents an emerging phenomenon with potential harmful effects.

Its use is increased by its online availability at low costs.

Health and other professionals should be informed about this new trend of substance use.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Bersani, Francesco Saverio& Corazza, Ornella& Albano, Gabriella& Valeriani, Giuseppe& Santacroce, Rita& Bolzan Mariotti Posocco, Flaminia…[et al.]. 2014. 25C-NBOMe : Preliminary Data on Pharmacology, Psychoactive Effects, and Toxicity of a New Potent and Dangerous Hallucinogenic Drug. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Bersani, Francesco Saverio…[et al.]. 25C-NBOMe : Preliminary Data on Pharmacology, Psychoactive Effects, and Toxicity of a New Potent and Dangerous Hallucinogenic Drug. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Bersani, Francesco Saverio& Corazza, Ornella& Albano, Gabriella& Valeriani, Giuseppe& Santacroce, Rita& Bolzan Mariotti Posocco, Flaminia…[et al.]. 25C-NBOMe : Preliminary Data on Pharmacology, Psychoactive Effects, and Toxicity of a New Potent and Dangerous Hallucinogenic Drug. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494426

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-494426