What is mephedrone?
Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) is an empathogen-stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and body. Mephedrone also increases an individual’s feeling of empathy and kindness and enhances feelings of being socially accepted and connected to others.1
Mephedrone is a New Psychoactive Substance (NPS) – a drug that has been designed to produce effects similar to those of established illicit drugs.
It was originally marketed online as a plant fertiliser or ‘research chemical’.
What does mephedrone look like?
Mephedrone comes in different forms, including:
- white powder with a yellowish tinge
- crystals
- capsules
- pills.2
Other names
Meph, meow, meow-meow, m-cat, plant food, drone, bubbles, kitty cat.1
Other types of empathogens
- Ethylone
- Mdma Speed
- PMA and PMMA
How is mephedrone used?
Mephedrone powder is usually sniffed/snorted or swallowed.2 Swallowing is the most common way of taking the drug. It is usually mixed with liquid to drink or wrapped in a cigarette paper (known as ‘bombing’).2 There are also reports of people injecting the drug.2
Effects of mephedrone
Use of any drug can have risks. It’s important to be careful when taking any type of drug.
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