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Just a Lil’ Background Info

Mephedrone, commonly referred to as “meow meow” is a new-fangled drug. It was only first synthesized in 2003 by an underground chemist working pseudonymously under the name “Kinetic”.

This is the chemical synthesis/make up of Mephedrone. Its “official chemistry” name is 4-methylmethcathinone or 4-methylephedrone.

‘“Slang” “Names”’

• Meow Meow (personal favorite)

• Meph

• Drone

• Meow

• Miaow

• MCAT

• Bubbles/Bubblez

Short-Term Effects (Positive)

• Meow Meow gives a similar high to Ecstasy. Because of this, it is considered by some to be “the new ecstasy”.

• Alertness• Euphoria• Openness• Talkativeness• Mental and physical stimulation• ‘Feelings of empathy’

Short-Term Effects (Negative)• Nose bleeds/burns• Hallucinations• Nausea• Vomiting• Blood-circulation problems• Rashes• Anxiety• Paranoia• Depression• Increased sweating• Dilated pupils• Goose bumps• Inability to normally open mouth• Teeth grinding• 51% of users suffer reported to suffer from headaches, 43% from heart

palpitations, 27% from nausea, and 15% from cold/blue fingers

Long-Term Effects

• Due to Meow Meow’s short history, not much is known regarding its long-term effects.

• It is thought to cause impotence/erectile dysfunction.

• Meow Meow has been the alleged cause of several deaths

• A long time ‘user’ of 18 months reported severe hallucinations and had to be reported to a psychiatric ward.

• A teenage boy experienced such strong hallucinations that he ripped off his scrotum.

Even More Facts!

• Meow Meow used to be able to purchase legally online, labeled as “plant food”. It has since been made unavailable via the internet.

• By far most prevalent in the UK.• Became the 4th most popular “street drug” in the UK in

2009, behind only marijuana, cocaine, and ecstasy.• The drug is yet to make a substantial arrival in the United

States. Currently, it is legal in every state not named North Dakota.

• Due to its similarity to Ecstasy, meow meow has been wrongly marketed/sold and seized as ecstasy.

• Quickly becoming ‘illegalized’ all throughout the world.

Medicinal Use• Due to its underground synthesis, there was

not much purpose in creating the drug other than to offer a new, legal “club drug”.

• Meow Meow is a white substance, often available as crystals, powder, and pills.

• Has a distinct strong odor: “fishy smell”

• Can be snorted, swallowed, or injected.

Bibibliography

• http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/expert_advice/article6989754.ece

• http://altreport.hipsterrunoff.com/2010/02/new-alt-drug-is-meow-meow-the-new-ecstasy.html

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mephedrone• http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?

term=mephedrone• http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/7481469/I-

took-mephedrone-and-I-liked-it.html

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