Mephedrone was emergency scheduled into Schedule I category on October 21st, 2011 in the United States.
Addictive Potential: Unknown
Emergency Room Visits Yearly: Unknown
Mandatory Minimum Sentence: Unknown
Mechanism of Action: Unknown
Overview:
Mephedrone, also known as 4-methylmethcathinone (4-MMC) or 4-methylephedrone, is a stimulant and entactogen drug of the phenethylamine, amphetamine, and cathinone chemical classes. Mephedrone is reported as causing effects described as a cross between those of methamphetamine and MDMA ("Ecstasy"), producing euphoria, stimulation, and empathy. According to Erowid, "A standard oral dose of 4-methylmethcathinone is between 75 and 200 mg. It is most frequently found as a powder, though a few tablets have been commercially produced."
Side Effects and Adverse Reactions:
Mephedrone is a research chemical. Research chemicals are experimental chemicals that are not approved for human consumption. This is because not enough data exists currently about their side effects, adverse reactions, long term damage, addiction potential, etc. Although some people are willing to ingest research chemicals, it is not reasonable to assume that they are in any way safe to use recreationally.
In a BBC News Article, "Darlington Drug and Alcohol Action Team warned its use can result in severe nose bleeds, nose burns, hallucinations, blood circulation problems, rashes, anxiety and paranoia, fits and delusions. It can become addictive and if taken with alcohol or cut with other drugs it could result in death..."
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