Mcat/Mkat, Meow, Meph, Bubble, Drone
Class B
Around £15-£25 per gram
Stimulant
- Mephedrone was one of the first “popular” legal highs.
- Mephedrone is a very powerful stimulant drug sharing a lot of similarities to amphetamine.
- At its peak of use it was the 4th most popular drug of choice amongst clubbers.
- Mephedrone is generally sold as white powder.
- It was banned for sale in the UK in 2010.
- Persistent snorting of mephedrone can cause severe damage to the inside of your nose resulting in nose bleeds and pain in the area surrounding your nose.
- The “come down” following the high can include loss of appetite, feeling tired and irritable, aching muscles and depression.
- Long term use of mephedrone can result in psychotic episodes or mental breakdown.
- As mephedrone is a strong stimulant drug it can cause heart palpitations, irregular heart beats and severe head aches.
- Mephedrone use has been linked to decreased memory function and mental capacity.
- Mephedrone can clot veins up over 100% quicker than any other drug and should not be injected if at all possible.
- Mephedrone should not be mixed with other substances.
- Mephedrone users should limit the amount they take.
- You may experience feelings of anxiety and paranoia; it is important to ensure that you are in a safe and comfortable environment when you take the drug.
- You should try a small amount and wait for the effects to kick in before taking more (this can take a while).
- Bank notes should be avoided for snorting due to the risk of passing blood-borne viruses like Hepatitis B.
- Mephedrone should be avoided if there is a history of heart problems.
- Mephedrone should be avoided if there is a history of mental health problems.
- The long-term effects of mephedrone are still fairly unknown as it is a new drug.
- If uncomfortable effects are felt, medical help should be sought immediately.
