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Other names Mephedrone is a relatively new drug in the UK, it is a stimulant drug known to produce effects similar to cocaine, amphetamine (speed) and MDMA (ecstasy); this means that Mepedrone does not give you energy, it burns up your existing reserves. Mephedrone comes in three forms including a fine white, off-white or yellowish powder; in capsules or pills. Users usually swallow, snort or inject mephedrone and the effects start working after about 10 to 20 minutes if snorted and 20 to 40 minutes if swallowed. Desirable effects reported by users include increased alertness, euphoria, excitement, feeling of stimulation, and openness. Some users say that there is a gentle come-down from mephedrone, but most report the usual symptoms/side effects which can include: nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, anxiety, depression paranoia, fits and delusions, abnormal heart beats, increased sweating, dilated pupils, the inability to normally open the mouth, and teeth grinding (gurning). Whether mephedrone can kill or not is still a unproven fact, the media has reported a number of mephedrone deaths, however some of these have just been media scare stories whilst there are a number deaths where the drug has been identified as a possible contributor. There is still a lot of research being done into mephedrone and so in fact we know far less about the danger and long-term consequences of mephedrone use. Mephedrone like other drugs is not a safe drug and there is really no such thing as a ‘safe drug’ as all drug use involves some level of risk. Back to top |
