/oss/taxonomy/term/2568/all en /oss/article/health-and-nutrition-you-asked/what-khat-and-why-are-we-warned-about-it <p>Cathinone’s molecular structure resembles amphetamine which accounts for its mild stimulant effect. Historically, cathinone has not cause much concern, at least not until clandestine chemists began to tinker with its molecular structure, trying to increase its stimulant effect. Attaching a methyl group (consisting of a single carbon atom and three hydrogens) to cathinone turned out to be a simple laboratory procedure. The resulting “methcathinone” was far more potent as a stimulant and found a ready market.</p> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:18:19 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 9054 at /oss /oss/article/drugs-health/bath-salts-other-spiked-drugs <p>“Bath salts,” “vacuum fresheners” and “plant food” seem innocuous enough. You can pick then up at some gas stations, convenience stores, some garden supply shops, or order them on the Internet. Except that the contents may not be what the labels suggest. These “bath salts” and “plant food,” for those in the know, are code names for synthetic cathinones, substances that can be ingested, inhaled or smoked for stimulant effects similar to amphetamines.</p> Wed, 30 May 2012 14:05:00 +0000 ƽ���岻�� OSS 1688 at /oss