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Drug: Mephedrone
Miaow, Meow, MCAT, Meph, 4MMC
What is it?
Mephedrone is a cathinone, which is a type of stimulant related
to amphetamine compounds.
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How is it used?
Mephedrone can be found as a white or off white powder, and
it can be swallowed and snorted.
What are the effects?
- The effects are similar to MDMA.
- It makes you feel alert, talkative and feel empathy.
- The chemicals in legal highs have, in most cases, not
been used as drugs before, so have had no tests performed
on them to show that they are safe.
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What are the risks?
It can cause anxiety and paranoid states and can over stimulate
the heart and nervous system to cause fits.
- Severe nosebleeds have been reported after snorting.
- It is sometimes mixed with other cathinones and caffeine.
- Reports say that it can be compulsive to use and can create
a state of psychological dependence.
- Bad comedowns have been reported
How much is it?
Mephedrone is around £10 per gram.
Mephedrone is a Class B drug and is illegal to possess and supply.
The Law
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