MEPHEDRONE AND
OTHER CATHINONES

The color says nothing about the quality of the substance. Acts much faster and more intensively when sniffed than swallowed - use a much lower dose! Snorting damages the nasal mucosa and increases the risk of infection! A normal dose is 25mg - 150mg (oral) or 15mg - 80mg (nasal).

SIDE EFFECTS

Increase in blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature, cramps, headaches, sweating, nausea, dilated pupils, dry mouth and compulsive chewing. Hyperactivity, unpleasant feeling in the heart area, loss of appetite; when coming down: occasional nervousness, moodiness, craving.

SPECIAL RISKS WITH

High blood pressure, circulatory/heart problems, hyperthyroidism, liver/kidney disease, asthma, epilepsy, boosted HIV therapy.

Caution: The neurotoxicity of cathinones can increase with increased body temperature! Drink enough and take breaks!

AFTERMATH

Irritability, depressive moods, fatigue, tiredness, lack of concentration possible. May last for several days.

POSSIBLE LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES

(Short-term) memory disorders, physical emaciation, concentration/sleep disorders, damage to the gastric mucosa, heart, kidneys, liver, circulatory disorders. Tolerance development and psychological dependence.

Safer Use

Follow safer sniffing rules! Find out as much as you can about your substance, use drugchecking. For new substances, test the smallest possible amount and observe what happens. If you re-dose, wait at least 2 hours before doing so. There is no safe dose - in general and especially when using for the first time, dose much lower!

Enjoy the wearing off of the effect: what goes up, must come down. Drink an appropriate amount of water (approx. 0.5 liters per hour), not excessively, but in small sips. Avoid alcohol. Be very careful with mixed consumption, especially with other stimulants, opiates, nitrous oxide or alcohol. Find out about interactions with medication before consumption.

Take regular breaks, avoid overheating, cool down (but don't overcool: risk of catching a cold). Rest well and get plenty of sleep, wait several weeks before the next consumption.

If you feel persistently unwell, have increasing cramps or overheating: get medical help immediately (112)!

MEPHEDRONE AND
OTHER CATHINONES

Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) 4-MMC, Bubbles, M-CAT, Meow, Mephe, bath salts.

Other cathinones: 3-MMC, 4-CMC, CAT, methylone, MDPV Amphetamine derivative (chemical structure of the khat plant) Stimulant with empathogenic ("compassionate"), entactogenic active component ("touching the inside"). Crystals or colorless/white powder, also available in tablet form.

The color says nothing about the quality of the substance. Acts much faster and more intensively when sniffed than swallowed - use a much lower dose! Snorting damages the nasal mucosa and increases the risk of infection! A normal dose is 25mg - 150mg (oral) or 15mg - 80mg (nasal).

SIMILAR TO MDMA, CATHINONES RELEASE SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE IN THE BRAIN, AS WELL AS DOPAMINE, AND INHIBIT SEROTONIN REUPTAKE AND BIOSYNTHESIS. THE BODY
THEN HAS LESS "HAPPINESS HORMONE" AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. CATHINONES
CAN STIMULATE THE LIBIDO AND INCREASE THE WILLINGNESS TO TAKE RISKS AND HAVE AN INCREASED ADDICTIVE POTENTIAL. EFFECTS CAN INCLUDE STRONG EUPHORIA, THE URGE TO TALK, A FEELING OF CONNECTION WITH OTHER PEOPLE, INCREASED PERFORMANCE AND ALTERED SENSORY PERCEPTIONS.

SIDE EFFECTS

Increase in blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature, cramps, headaches, sweating, nausea, dilated pupils, dry mouth and compulsive chewing. Hyperactivity, unpleasant feeling in the heart area, loss of appetite; when coming down: occasional nervousness, moodiness, craving.

SPECIAL RISKS WITH

High blood pressure, circulatory/heart problems, hyperthyroidism, liver/kidney disease, asthma, epilepsy, boosted HIV therapy.

Caution: The neurotoxicity of cathinones can increase with increased body temperature! Drink enough and take breaks!

POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS

Lung damage, seizures, circulatory disorders (blue discoloration of lips, elbows and knees), heart problems; concentration/perception disorders, anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations.

AFTERMATH

Irritability, depressive moods, fatigue, tiredness, lack of concentration possible. May last for several days.

POSSIBLE LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES

(Short-term) memory disorders, physical emaciation, concentration/sleep disorders, damage to the gastric mucosa, heart, kidneys, liver, circulatory disorders. Tolerance development and psychological dependence.

Safer Use

Follow safer sniffing rules! Find out as much as you can about your substance, use drugchecking. For new substances, test the smallest possible amount and observe what happens. If you re-dose, wait at least 2 hours before doing so. There is no safe dose - in general and especially when using for the first time, dose much lower!

Enjoy the wearing off of the effect: what goes up, must come down. Drink an appropriate amount of water (approx. 0.5 liters per hour), not excessively, but in small sips. Avoid alcohol. Be very careful with mixed consumption, especially with other stimulants, opiates, nitrous oxide or alcohol. Find out about interactions with medication before consumption.

Take regular breaks, avoid overheating, cool down (but don't overcool: risk of catching a cold). Rest well and get plenty of sleep, wait several weeks before the next consumption.

If you feel persistently unwell, have increasing cramps or overheating: get medical help immediately (112)!