Mephedrone
(m-kat, meow, drone)
Mephedrone is a cathinone which is a class of stimulant drugs. It rose to popularity in 2008 when it was still legal and sold online and in headshops. It was scheduled in 2010 as a Class B drug. Mephedrone is often used during chemsex.
Effects | Dosage | Advice | Support
Effects
If taken orally, the effects of mephedrone take around 15-45 minutes to kick in and last 4-8 hours. If snorted, the effects will take 15-30 minutes to kick in and last 3-6 hours.
- Stimulation
- Talkativeness
- Increased libido
- Euphoria
- Dehydration
- Social enhancement
- Jaw clenching
- Anxiety/paranoia
- Intense comedowns
Dosage
Dosage will depend on a number of factors including body weight, gender and tolerance. This is a guide only.
| Strength | Dose |
| Light | 15-45 mg |
| Common | 45-80 mg |
| Strong | 80-125 mg |
| Heavy | 125+ mg |
Harm Reduction Advice
- Snorting mephedrone can damage your nose. If you do decide to snort it, crush it finely and wash out your nose at the end of the night.
- M-cat can be moreish, set a limit and try stick to it.
- Mixing drugs, including alcohol, can be risky. Click here for more information on drug combinations.
- If you’re dancing, remember to sip a pint of water per hour to avoid dehydration and take breaks from the dancefloor to avoid overheating.
- If someone is overheating, take them to a cooler, calmer place. Remove outer clothing and try to cool them down with damp cloths.
- You’re likely to feel depleted after using drugs. Hydrate, eat something nutritious and rest. Click here for more information on taking care of yourself after a session.
- If someone collapses or becomes unresponsive, seek immediate medical attention. You will not get in trouble for doing this. Click here to read up on drug-read up on drug-related emergencies.
- Mephedrone can increase libido and lower inhibitions, so if you’re planning on having sex, it can be helpful to set boundaries before using and use around people you trust.
- Mephedrone is commonly used during chemsex, for more information on safer chemsex, click here.
- We recommend you always test your drugs, for information on testing services in Bristol, click here.
- If you’re out and about, make sure you and your mates have a safe way to get home, definitely don’t drive.
Access Support
The Drop is BDP’s one stop shop for support, advice and resources around party drugs.
