Mephedrone

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Other names

Ivory Wave, Meph, M-cat, MCAT, Miaow, Meow 4MMC, Bubbles, White Magic, Plant Feeder

What it looks like & how it is taken

Often sold as plant food or bath salts
White, off white or yellowish powder
Snorted
Swallowed in bombs, pills, capsules

The effects

Anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, insomnia

The health risks

Increased blood pressure, constricted blood vessels
Sweating and decreased appetite
Kidney issues including possible renal failure

Legal Status

Mephedrone – Class C
Methcathinone – Class B
Methamphetamine – Class A

Penalties

Class A: Possession: 7 years and a fine Supply: Life imprisonment and a fine
Class B:Possession: 5 years and a fine Supply: 14 years and a fine