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Deaths associated with MBDB misuse

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The use of phenethylamines in the dance scene is now well established. Apart from amphetamine, the commonest phenethylamine encountered in clinical and forensic settings is 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) commonly known as ecstasy. Other phenethylamines, which have similar effects are encountered, such as 3,4-methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (MDEA) and their use has resulted in death. We report two deaths associated with another less commonly encountered member of the group, N-methyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MBDB), also known as Methyl-J and Eden.

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  1. Department of Forensic Pathology, University of Sheffield, The Medico-Legal Centre, Watery Street, Sheffield S37ES, UK, , , , , , GB

    N. Carter, G. N. Rutty & C. M. Milroy

  2. Department of Clinical Chemistry, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK e-mail: C.M.Milroy@Sheffield.ac.uk, Tel. +44-114-2738721, Fax +44-114-798942, , , , , , GB

    A. R. W. Forrest

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Received: 11 November 1998 / Received in revised form: 19 April 1999

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Carter, N., Rutty, G., Milroy, C. et al. Deaths associated with MBDB misuse. Int J Leg Med 113, 168–170 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004140050291

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