Titre : | A case of treating cathinone dependence and comorbid depression using bupropion (2012) |
Auteurs : | S. LEV-RAN |
Type de document : | Article : Périodique |
Dans : | Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (Vol.44, n°5, November-December 2012) |
Article en page(s) : | 434-436 |
Langues: | Anglais |
Discipline : | TRA (Traitement et prise en charge / Treatment and care) |
Mots-clés : |
Thésaurus géographique ISRAELThésaurus 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. |
Domaine : | Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs |
Sous-type de document : | Etude de cas / Case report |
Affiliation : | Department of Psychiatry; Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel |
Cote : | Abonnement |
Lien : | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2012.736851 |
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