Cathinone-Induced Loss of Impulse Control?
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Repeated administration of synthetic cathinone 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone persistently increases impulsive choice in rats’
US Cases: 10,000+
World Cases: unavailable
Sex Ratio: M+/F
Age Onset: Age 13
Brain Area: pfc,basal ganglia,amygdala+
Symptoms: extreme need to re-dose
Progression: interrupts neurotransmitters
Therapies: managing severe agitation, support
Medications: anti-psychotics
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