transtornos due to uso of synthetic cathinones are characterised by the padrão and consequences of synthetic cathinone uso. Synthetic cathinones (also known as ‘bath salts’) are synthetic compounds com stimulant properties related to cathinone found in the khat plant, Catha edulis. The uso of synthetic cathinones is common in young populations in many countries. They may produce a range of transtornos including Synthetic Cathinone intoxicação, Synthetic Cathinone dependência and Synthetic Cathinone abstinência. Several synthetic cathinone-induced mental transtornos are recognised.