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Not to be confused with Methedrine, Methedrone, Methadone or Methylone, Mephedrone is all over the national news as the latest greatest danger set to destroy society as we know and experience it.
Mephedrone’s allure lies in its low cost and variety of forms. It can come as a powder, pill or capsule and can be snorted, swallowed or injected. Although it is widely known to be synthesised from the cathinone compounds of the ‘khat’ plant, little is known about its toxicology or pharmacology.
Mephedrone acts very similarly to other synthetic compounds in the amphetamine family, producing a range of euphoric or empathetic responses on the one hand and another range of paranoid, anxious and irrational responses on the other.
Because of the relatively short time that Mephedrone has been available, few tests have been done, and little research has been commissioned into its long-term effects.
Mephedrone has earned a lot of media attention recently due to unsubstantiated reports that it was linked to the deaths of two young men. Calls were made for the immediate banning of the substance, which was quickly implemented. The rushed decision was derided by scientists who claimed that the ban was put in place purely because of pressure from the media and single-issue pressure groups.
Mephedrone is commonly referred to with the slang terms meow (or miaow), drone, bubbles, 4-MMC and MCAT.
involuntary teeth-clenching, nausea, vision problems, chills or sweating
dilated pupils while seeming hyped up, excited and full of energy
moody, depressed, excessively tired or even violent
weight loss, anxiety, insomnia, nervousness and mood swings
difficulty concentrating on things
Do you know someone who is suffering from an addiction to Mephedrone? Call us now for free help and advice on how simple and easy it can be to get free of an addiction to Mephedrone and live a happier, healthier life.
Jade’s experience of taking mephedrone