Mephedrone
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118-122 The Stow
Harlow, Essex
CM20 3AS
Registered Charity Number 1129267
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About
A stimulant drug belonging to the chemical family of cathinones which is a group of drugs that are 'cousins' of the family of amphetamine compounds. The amphetamine-like drugs include amphetamine itself (speed), methamphetamine and ecstasy (MDMA), among many others. Mephedrone produces euphoria, alertness, talkativeness and feelings of empathy. It can also cause anxiety and paranoid states and risks overstimulating the heart and circulation, and it risks overstimulating the nervous system to cause fits. There is developing evidence on the risk of death from using mephedrone. It is often described as a plant food, research chemicals or bath salts, and not for human consumption.
Effects
. Often described as a mix between amphetamines, ecstasy and cocaine
. Users feel alert, confident, euphoric and talkative, and some feel greater empathy with those around them
. The effects last about an hour, but this can vary
Chances of getting hooked
. Reports suggest it can be compulsive to use and can create a state of psychological dependence (and consequent compulsive re-dosing may itself lead to increased health harms).
. It has been reported that once users start a session, they can find it very difficult to stop until they've used their entire supply - behaviour known as 'fiending'.
The Law
. At this time mephedrone is not illegal to possess or use but it is considered illegal to sell, supply or advertise it for human consumption
. The government has banned the import of mephedrone into the UK
. As long as Parliament agrees, it will become a controlled Class B drug on the 16th April 2010, meaning it will be illegal to have, give away or sell.
Appearance and use
. A fine white, off-white or yellowish powder - usually snorted like cocaine or swallowed 'bombed' in wraps of paper
. Can be smoked and in rare cases is injected
. Also comes in capsules and pills
Cost
. Between £10 and £15 a gram online
. Likely to cost more from a dealer
Purity
. Sometimes mixed with other cathinones and caffeine
The Risks
. Likely dangers associated with mephedrone are becoming clearer as more reports emerge
. Mephedrone can overstimulate the heart and effects on the circulation probably account for reports by users of blue or cold fingers
. It can overstimulate the nervous system to cause fits, agitation and hallucinations
. It can also cause anxiety and paranoid feelings
. Severe nosebleeds have been reported after snorting
. Other effects that have been reported include palpitations, insomnia, loss of short-term memory, vertigo, grinding of teeth, sweating and uncomfortable changes in body temperature (importantly overheating from the use of other amphetamine-type drugs has been a significant cause of deaths)
. Mephedrone has been identified as a possible contributor to a number of deaths in the UK, with a confirmed case in Sweden
. You increase the risks to yourself if you combine alcohol with mephedrone or any substance that causes a 'high', including increasing the risk of death
A stimulant drug belonging to the chemical family of cathinones which is a group of drugs that are 'cousins' of the family of amphetamine compounds. The amphetamine-like drugs include amphetamine itself (speed), methamphetamine and ecstasy (MDMA), among many others. Mephedrone produces euphoria, alertness, talkativeness and feelings of empathy. It can also cause anxiety and paranoid states and risks overstimulating the heart and circulation, and it risks overstimulating the nervous system to cause fits. There is developing evidence on the risk of death from using mephedrone. It is often described as a plant food, research chemicals or bath salts, and not for human consumption.
Effects
. Often described as a mix between amphetamines, ecstasy and cocaine
. Users feel alert, confident, euphoric and talkative, and some feel greater empathy with those around them
. The effects last about an hour, but this can vary
Chances of getting hooked
. Reports suggest it can be compulsive to use and can create a state of psychological dependence (and consequent compulsive re-dosing may itself lead to increased health harms).
. It has been reported that once users start a session, they can find it very difficult to stop until they've used their entire supply - behaviour known as 'fiending'.
The Law
. At this time mephedrone is not illegal to possess or use but it is considered illegal to sell, supply or advertise it for human consumption
. The government has banned the import of mephedrone into the UK
. As long as Parliament agrees, it will become a controlled Class B drug on the 16th April 2010, meaning it will be illegal to have, give away or sell.
Appearance and use
. A fine white, off-white or yellowish powder - usually snorted like cocaine or swallowed 'bombed' in wraps of paper
. Can be smoked and in rare cases is injected
. Also comes in capsules and pills
Cost
. Between £10 and £15 a gram online
. Likely to cost more from a dealer
Purity
. Sometimes mixed with other cathinones and caffeine
The Risks
. Likely dangers associated with mephedrone are becoming clearer as more reports emerge
. Mephedrone can overstimulate the heart and effects on the circulation probably account for reports by users of blue or cold fingers
. It can overstimulate the nervous system to cause fits, agitation and hallucinations
. It can also cause anxiety and paranoid feelings
. Severe nosebleeds have been reported after snorting
. Other effects that have been reported include palpitations, insomnia, loss of short-term memory, vertigo, grinding of teeth, sweating and uncomfortable changes in body temperature (importantly overheating from the use of other amphetamine-type drugs has been a significant cause of deaths)
. Mephedrone has been identified as a possible contributor to a number of deaths in the UK, with a confirmed case in Sweden
. You increase the risks to yourself if you combine alcohol with mephedrone or any substance that causes a 'high', including increasing the risk of death
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Whilst ADAS endeavours to ensure that the information on this website is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy; nor do we commit to ensuring that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up-to-date.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law we exclude all representations, warranties and conditions relating to this website and the use of this website (including, without limitation, any warranties implied by law of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and/or the use of reasonable care and skill).
Nothing in this disclaimer (or elsewhere on our website) will exclude or limit our liability for fraud, for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Subject to this, our liability to you in relation to the use of our website or under or in connection with this disclaimer, whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, will be limited as follows:
(a) to the extent that the website and the information and services on the website are provided free-of-charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature;
(b) we will not be liable for any consequential, indirect or special loss or damage;
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