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4-MEC sold as mephedrone
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Risk assessment
One sample declared as mephedrone did not contain mephedrone, but 4-methylethcathinone (4-MEC).
4-Methylethcathinone belongs to the group of cathinones and is often sold as a substitute for mephedrone (4-MMC). The effect of 4-MEC is described as much more unpleasant than mephedrone. In addition, 4-MEC often has a less euphoric effect than mephedrone. However, the stimulating effect is stronger than with mephedrone. With 4-MEC, the craving (strong desire to take more) is very pronounced and the dependency potential is described as high.
There is little information available on the risks, side effects, long-term effects and toxicity of 4-methylethcathinone. 4-MEC is a new psychoactive substance (NPS). We therefore strongly advise against its use!
In the case of powders and crystalline samples, false declarations and impurities occur again and again; it is therefore essential to have these tested in a drug check before consumption!
The following information about 4-Methylethcathinone is for guidance only and is not guaranteed. This information is based on the subjective perceptions of users.
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Analysis
Have your substances tested in a Drug Checking
Testing
If you do not have the possibility to have substances analysed, always test a small amount to avoid overdoses.
Wait and see
Wait 2 hours after oral intake, as there are always powders / crystals in circulation with unexpected active ingredients, which can have a later onset of action.
Utensils
Always use your own sniffing utensils when applying powders nasally (sniffing) to avoid infecting yourself or others with diseases.
Disclaimer
If you are in possession of a substance that does not appear on this page, this in no way means that it contains the expected ingredient or that it should be safe. The warnings we publish only refer to the substances listed in our Drug Checking offers, these substances pose a high risk of consumption and should not be consumed. A substance may have the same visual appearance (shape, size, colour, etc.) and yet have different ingredients or a different composition. There is no drug use without risk! Only a complete renunciation of drugs is risk-free! If you still decide to use drugs, you should at least follow the safer use rules.
