Phenibut, a synthetic compound with anxiolytic and nootropic properties, has gained significant attention in recent years. Originally developed in the 1960s by Soviet scientists, this substance has since become a topic of interest and concern in the global health community. Despite its widespread availability online, phenibut remains largely unregulated in many countries, raising questions about its safety and long-term effects.
1.1 Chemical Structure and Mechanism of Action
Chemically known as β-phenyl-γ-aminobutyric acid, phenibut is structurally similar to
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