Drug rehabilitation facilities have seen a trend in the creation of designer drugs in an effort to get around the law and drug restrictions. One such drug that has been progressively becoming more popular in England and is now showing up in the United https://www.evokecoconutcreek.com/ is mephedrone. This chemical has landed many people in the hospital, or worse and it seems to be known for the unpredictable result of taking the drug.
There are many different names for mephedrone, like "meow meow", "drone", and "bubble". People are acquiring this substance primarily through online distribution companies out of China who promote the chemical as plant fertilizer. Many countries have made this substance illegal and it is close to becoming illegal in the United States and Europe. Often times it takes the government a while to implement a law so for now we have an unsafe and legal drug on our streets.
Mephedrone abuse can cause bad nose bleeds, delusions, constricted blood vessels, rash, severe anxiety spells, paranoia, hallucinations and unhappiness. Mephedrone, according to Wikipedia, has the scientific name of 4-methylmethcathinone (4-MMC), or 4-methylephedrone. It is a manmade stimulant with psychoactive properties like ecstasy (MDMA). Mephedrone comes in capsules, tablets or powder that can be taken orally, nasally, or intravenously. In 2009 it was the fourth most popular street drug in England after marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy.
Though this substance has been found in the United States, its use is still not widespread. It has been found in Oregon and is becoming more and more popular in the club scene in New York City. An article in Details Magazine highlighted one user's experience with mephedrone where he got it through the mail. While at a party, this person snorted some of the mephedrone and instantly turned red; his breathing became labored and he had difficulty swallowing for about 5 minutes. He later felt an upsurge of bliss followed by an uneasy anxiety and physically withdrawn feeling. "That was scary," he said. "I thought my heart was gonna explode in my chest."