MDPV
MDPV, or methylenedioxypyrovalerone, is a synthetic cathinone that acts as a stimulant and has been studied for its effects on the central nervous system. It belongs to the pyrovalerone class of compounds. MDPV was first synthesized in 1969 and was investigated for potential therapeutic applications, though these were not pursued. In the 2000s, it emerged as a recreational drug, often sold as a powder or crystal and sometimes misrepresented as other substances.
The effects of MDPV are primarily due to its action as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor. This means