title: [Euphoric effect of lidocaine].
abstract: A 42 year old drug addict reported on his experiences with intravenous application of scandicaine and lidocaine. Lidocaine led to short-lasting euphoria comparable with former cocaine-induced effects. Pharmacological hypothesis to explain these mental alterations are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Rheinische Landes- und Hochschulklinik Essen.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Blanke
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wolstein
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Paulus
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine; D005059:Euphoria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine; D008297:Male; D008619:Mepivacaine; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation
chemical_list: D008012:Lidocaine; D008619:Mepivacaine; D003042:Cocaine
vernacular_title: Rauschwirkung von Lidocain.