Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction: Preface
Substituted cathinones, also called “bath salts,” are mind-altering (psychoactive) substances similar to amphetamines such as ecstasy (MDMA) and cocaine. Signs and symptoms of drug use or intoxication may vary, depending on the type of drug. Substance use disorder is not the same thing as addiction, although the two concepts are closely connected. These data suggest…