Clinical case of injecting synthetic stimulants

In Russia in recent years there has been a serious trend of change of drug abuse situation associated with increased use of synthetic drugs. Typical representatives of this group of substances are synthetic stimulants, one of which is methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV). Currently, cases of parenteral use of this substance are widely prevalent. In this regard, a case of forming the mental and physical dependence on methylenedioxypyrovalerone used intravenously has been described. Effects of intoxication with the substance, the rapid increase in tolerance and high progressive development of addiction have been noted.