Arylethylamine psychotropic recreational drugs: a chemical perspective.

Sexual dySfunctionS Drugs that cause sexual dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction is a common and distressing side effect of many drugs, both prescribed and otherwise. in this brief overview, the normal biology of sexual function is outlined, together with the central and peripheral underlying chemical mechanisms. Knowledge of the normal biology of sexual function, along with knowledge of the mechanism of action of different drugs, helps one to predict whe...

Ephedrine and other stimulants as ergogenic aids.

Several recreational, prescription, and illicit drugs have psychotropic effects that may be perceived to be ergogenic. The ephedra alkaloids have received recent attention for their wide use by athletes and their potential serious side effects, despite the lack of evidence regarding any ergogenic or performance benefit. Some prescription drugs (eg, methylphenidate and bupropion) raise complex i...

A Study of Psychotropic Drugs Being Prescribed to the Patients Attending the Psychiatric Outpatient Department in a Tertiary Care Hospital

BACKGROUND & PURPOSE: Drug utilization research evaluates the appropriateness of the prescriptions which is important in clinical practice. Psychotropic polypharmacy is a major problem in psychiatric practice, which can lead to the development of adverse effects of those drugs in patients. Therefore, this study was carried out to evaluate the utilization of psychotropic drugs being prescribed f...

Toxicological Abuse Profile of New Recreational Drugs in Driving-under-the-influence and Post-mortem Cases in Finland

Prescribing Pattern of Psychotropic Medications in Psychiatry Outpatients at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in India: A Prospective Cross-sectional Study

Background and Objectives: The expanding field of psychopharmacology is constantly seeking new and improved drugs to treat psychiatric disorders. Although psychotropic drugs have had a remarkable impact in psychiatry, their utilization, effectiveness, and side effects in the in clinical practice need continuous study. The present study was thus designed to analyze the pattern of psychotropic dr...