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A case of treating cathinone dependence and comorbid depression using bupropion (2012)
Auteur(s) :
LEV-RAN, S.
Année :
2012
Page(s) :
434-436
Sous-type de document :
Etude de cas / Case report
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Thésaurus géographique
ISRAEL
Thésaurus mots-clés
ETUDE DE CAS
;
CATHINONES
;
COMORBIDITE
;
DEPRESSION
;
TRAITEMENT
;
MEPHEDRONE
;
DEPENDANCE
;
DROGUES DE SYNTHESE
;
BUPROPION
Résumé :
Cathinone is a potent CNS stimulant found in khat leaves. Cathinone and synthetic cathinone-derivatives have become popular recreational drugs in recent years, commonly marketed as "legal highs." In addition to acute physical and psychiatric adverse effects, dependence on these substances is a concern. The following case reports describes a young man with cathinone dependence and depression that was treated using bupropion. Bupropion is a cathinone-derivative with a dual dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibiting mechanism, which is approved for the treatment of depression and smoking cessation. Clinical awareness to the addictive potential of cathinone and cathinone-derivatives is important. Research regarding the potential effectiveness of bupropion in these cases is needed.
Affiliation :
Department of Psychiatry; Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
Cote :
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