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'''Hexedrone''' is a novel synthetic [[psychoactive class::stimulant]] of the [[chemical category::cathinone]] chemical class that produces [[stimulation]], [[disinhibition]], [[thought acceleration]] and [[euphoria]] when [[Routes of administration|administered]]. Considering the close structurally similarities it share with [[pentedrone]], it has been speculated to act as a [[norepinephrine]]-[[dopamine]]-[[reuptake inhibitor|reuptake-inhibitor]] (NDRI). However, this has yet to be scientifically validated. | |||
'''Hexedrone''' is a [[ | |||
Due to | Little research exists about both hexedrone, particularly with regards to its toxicity, addiction, and abuse potential. Due to its novelty and extremely short history of human usage, all information related to the use of this compound should be treated with extreme caution. | ||
==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||
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==Toxicity and harm potential== | ==Toxicity and harm potential== | ||
{{Further|Research chemicals#Toxicity and harm potential}} | {{Further|Research chemicals#Toxicity and harm potential}} | ||
Since hexedrone has been insufficiently studied and most data consists of speculation and user experiences, one should be cautious when it comes to the risks and harm | Since hexedrone has been insufficiently studied and most data consists of speculation and user experiences, one should be especially cautious when it comes to the risks and harm this substance may pose, especially in terms of seriouslong-term health hazards. | ||
It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug. | It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug. | ||
===Tolerance and addiction potential=== | ===Tolerance and addiction potential=== | ||
As with other [[stimulant]]s, the chronic use of Hexedrone can be considered [[Addiction potential::moderately addictive with a high potential for abuse]] and is capable of causing psychological dependence among certain users. When addiction has developed, cravings and [[withdrawal effects]] may occur if a person suddenly stops their usage. | As with other [[stimulant]]s, the chronic use of Hexedrone can be considered [[Addiction potential::moderately addictive with a high potential for abuse]] and is capable of causing psychological dependence among certain users. When addiction has developed, cravings and [[withdrawal effects]] may occur if a person suddenly stops their usage. | ||
Tolerance to many of the effects of | Tolerance to many of the effects of hexedrone [[Time to full tolerance::develops with prolonged and repeated use]]. This results in users having to administer increasingly large doses to achieve the same effects. After that, it takes about [[Time to half tolerance::3 - 7 days]] for the tolerance to be reduced to half and [[Time to zero tolerance::1 - 2 weeks]] to be back at baseline (in the absence of further consumption). Hexedrone presents cross-tolerance with [[Cross-tolerance::all [[dopamine]]rgic [[stimulant]]s]], meaning that after the consumption of Hexedrone all [[stimulant]]s will have a reduced effect. | ||
==Legal issues== | ==Legal issues== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
*[[Research chemical]] | |||
*[[Stimulant]] | *[[Stimulant]] | ||
*[[Substituted cathinone | *[[Substituted cathinone]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexedrone Hexedrone (Wikipedia)] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexedrone Hexedrone (Wikipedia)] |