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Methcathinone is a synthetically produced substance closely related to the active ingredient cathinone of the khat plant. Methcathinone belongs to the group of stimulants.
The difference between methcathinone (2-methylamino-1-phenylpropanone) and the khat plant is comparable to the difference between cocaine and the coca plant.
Appearances
crystalline white powder.
The effect of methcathinone is not directly comparable to that of the khat plant, which is traditionally consumed in Yemen, Ethiopia and Kenya. It is much more similar to the effects of other stimulants such as amphetamine or cocaine. Methcathinone suppresses fatigue, hunger and thirst. The substance causes an increase in drive and performance and leads to euphoria, an increased urge to talk, disinhibition, inner restlessness and strong restlessness.
Onset of action
Snorted:
10 - 20 minutes
Swallowed:
30 - 45 minutes
Smoked:
within seconds
Duration of action
for dosages below 30 mg:
3 - 5 hours
at high dosages (more than 70mg):
up to 24 hours.
Snorted
50 - 70 mg (never more than 300 mg per night!)
Methcathinone puts considerable strain on the heart and circulation. Since the effect of methcathinone seems rather subtle at first, there is a risk of overdose by refilling. Overdoses can cause fluttering of the heart, stomach problems, restlessness and sleep disturbances. According to reports from users, there is an increased urge to urinate, but urination can be difficult.
Some users report depressive states when coming down.
Methcathinone, like speed, can have increased impurities and high levels of extenders because it is often produced in illegal underground laboratories.
Long-term risks:
There is a risk of dependence with psychological symptoms. In the case of long-term, high-dose consumption, the psychological and physical risks are similar to those of speed, cocaine or methamphetamine. In the laboratory, a so-called "craving" (urge to consume even more) could also be observed in experimental animals.
Relatively little firm information is available on methcathinone and its effects in mixed use.
It is known that the combination with other stimulants such as amphetamine, cocaine or metamphetamine should be avoided. These combinations lead to an increased release of dopamine, which can lead to an extreme dopamine concentration in the brain. This can impair breathing and places a great strain on the cardiovascular system.
In addition, mixed consumption with alcohol should be avoided, as the intoxicating effect of alcohol is suppressed and there is a risk of alcohol poisoning. Further, the negative effects of methcathinone are amplified.
LSD analogues are substances that are chemically very similar to LSD and can have comparable effects. Some of them have been known for a long time (e.g. ALD52, ETH-LAD, AL-LAD, PRO-LAD etc.) and have been studied pharmacologically as well as psychopharmacologically, at least in part. Others are newer "creations" (e.g. the derivatives 1P-LSD,1B-LSD, 1cP-LSD, 1V-LSDetc.), for which only few or no data are available. Certain LSD analogues can (still) be legally produced, traded and consumed in some countries, which is the main reason for their distribution.
Most LSD analogues are naturally different from LSD in their effect and/or potency (e.g. ETH-LAD, AL-LAD, LSZ etc.). In contrast, the so-called 1-acylated LSD compounds (e.g. 1P-LSD, 1V-LSD, 1B-LSD, ALD-52, etc.) are presumed, on the basis of pharmacological studies, to convert into LSD in the body (they function as so-called prodrugs) and thus have a comparable psychoactive effect to LSD.
In the case of prodrugs of LSD and LSD analogues, it has not been conclusively clarified whether, in addition to their psychoactive effect, they can produce other pharmacological effects. How potent these prodrugs are compared to the resulting substance (e.g., 1P-LSD to LSD), and to what extent a delay in onset of action occurs in each case, may be substance-dependent and cannot be generalized. Therefore, it is important to approach the dose/effect carefully to avoid overdoses.
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