Spicy seizure

Am J Med Sci. 2012 Jul;344(1):67-8. doi: 10.1097/MAJ.0b013e31824cf5c2.

Abstract

Despite the widespread use of illegal synthetic cannabinoids, report of serious toxicity following its use of is rare. The authors report a case of severe toxicity after intentional inhalation of the synthetic cannabinoid JWH-018.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arkansas
  • Cannabinoids / toxicity*
  • Cannabinoids / urine
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Humans
  • Illicit Drugs / toxicity*
  • Illicit Drugs / urine
  • Indoles / toxicity*
  • Indoles / urine
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Naphthalenes / toxicity*
  • Naphthalenes / urine
  • Psychotropic Drugs / toxicity
  • Psychotropic Drugs / urine
  • Seizures / chemically induced*
  • Seizures / physiopathology
  • Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Substances

  • Cannabinoids
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Indoles
  • Naphthalenes
  • Psychotropic Drugs
  • 1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole