What is a mef and what is needed?
Mefedron is a strong mental stimulant,which is a dangerous drug. It is known that the mef is the same drug substance as ecstasy, cocaine, methamphetamine. Mefedrone has the appearance of a white crystalline powder with a hint of yellowness, other forms of it - tablets, capsules, liquid.
Mephedron: description
Mefedron - derived from cathinone, a drugsynthetic origin. In nature it is known as an alkaloid from an African kata bush. What is a mef? This mefedron, which was opened in 2007 and allowed for sale, was sold as a component detergent and bath salts.
In 2007-2009, this empathogen appeared in Europe and a little later in Russia. The drug is little explored, the peculiarities of its influence cause controversy.
In 2010, a ban on him was issued, but the drug continued to be distributed informally: via the Internet, at discotheques, in pharmacies.
Slang name
On slang, mephedron is called "salt", and"mef", "meow", "mefka". The appointment of slang is a disguise for sale, but their knowledge can help to find out what the interests of a friend or a close person are. Other similar slang phrases are "fen", "speed", "speed", "ecstasy".
If simultaneously with the characteristic symptomsreception of funds these words are observed in telephone conversations, in any correspondence, the time of anxiety and emergency intervention has come: a close person in trouble or nearby is threatened by distributors of narcotic drugs.
Varieties of mephedrone: amphetamine
Amphetamine, phenamine, hair dryer, mef - varietiesof narcotic substances. The hair dryer is made by the method of synthesis of alkaloid ephedrine. Its initial purpose is the treatment of asthma. The scope of amphetamine has expanded when its psychoactive properties were noticed. Substances of this category, removing fatigue, activate the psychic activity of a person.
Amphetamine powder was used during the militaryactions to reduce the fatigue of soldiers and increase their vigilance. Simultaneously with the effect of euphoria, the destructive effect of the drug, including dependence, was observed.
Obvious signs of amphetamine use:
- dilated pupils;
- frequent pulse;
- dryness of the oral mucosa;
- The manifestation of unnatural activity in communication and activity.
The effect of amphetamine on the body isvasoconstriction, insomnia, decreased appetite, increased blood pressure. In behavior, this is manifested as the ease of movement, disorientation, paranoia, fearlessness, energetic activity.
Amphetamine is used for intravenous infusion, oral and oral administration. This substance is not suitable for smoking, as its evaporation occurs at a high temperature.
What substances contain amphetamine:
- "Ephedron" ("gunpowder", "jab", "talker") is a ready-to-use chemical solution of a pinkish hue with a violet scent.
- "Pervitin" (slang names "screw", "brew","bolt") is a ready-to-use chemical solution formed as a result of a complex reaction, an oil of oily consistency of yellow color with a characteristic apple flavor.
- "Ephedrine" is a crystalline substance of white coloror yellown, extracted from ephedra, which is inhaled or smoked. It is used for the treatment, preparation of "Ephedron" and "Perventine" by the drug interaction method.
Reception of amphetamine: well-being
Immediately after receiving a sensation of mental and physical strength. The surrounding reality is painted in rainbow colors. Perception is joyous excitement.
At the next stage, euphoria is replaced by violent aggression, followed by absolute indifference. The mood is often rejected in opposite directions.
Completion, in the world of slang - "othodnjak", - a heavy hangover, headaches, dizziness, depression, suicidal thoughts.
A similar effect of a hair dryer covers enougha long time, about 2-3 weeks. Specify the exact duration of the effect of the drug is impossible: it depends on the state of the body and the period of taking the substance.
The use of mephedrone
It is unlikely that an adequate person needs an answer to thethe question of how to use the mef (mefedrone), except for educational purposes, so as not to become a party to such an action. Methods of taking mephedrone: oral - tablets, dissolving in drinks, inhaling through the nose, smoking, injection.
When used through the nose, the greatesteffect, the effect of the drug is felt at the same time and persists for three hours. When consumed through the mouth, waiting for the effect is about 45 minutes, but the action lasts about 5 hours.
Act
Using a mef ("speed", "speed") experiencesa rush of vivacity, a sense of euphoria, joy, there is an increase in activity, openness to communication, empathy to people, excitability. It is known that the mef is a chemical drug that stimulates the production of energy by the body and is not its supplier, like amphetamine. The instinct of self-preservation, intellectual possibilities is dulled, dizziness, delirium, excitement without reason is not excluded.
In this case, the addict sharply reduces appetite,there are unpleasant sensations - burning and tingling in the body, vision deteriorates, fever or chills, palpitations, unstable pressure are possible. Instant addiction makes you take all the new doses, which causes frequent overdoses.
Effects
After the first dose, the addiction is more psychological in nature, triggering a relentless desire to resume euphoria. With the use of the drug mefa in the blood, the level of dopamine increases.
With the accumulation of mephedrone in the brain occursincreased pressure, and the body overheats. Mefedron negatively affects the cardiovascular system, is dangerous for the likelihood of a heart attack. Vessels narrow, blood circulation suffers, nasal or throat bleeding, bruxism, convulsions can begin. Consequences of reception of a mefa are observed and some days later in the form of neuralgic reactions, at presence of a hang-over from 1 to 2 days from the moment of the use.
When the effect stops, the person experiencesfatigue and exhaustion. He also experiences thirst, sleep disturbance, hallucinations, paranoia, emotion - anxiety and panic attacks. There is a degradation of the personality, memory loss, dizziness, rapid weight loss, and this is not a complete list of unpleasant symptoms.
How is the dependence manifested?
It should be borne in mind that such a melf in terms of dependence: there is instant addiction, and after a single admission of a drug a person thirsts to accept it again.
Repeated reception causes a serotonin syndrome, provokes insomnia, disappears habitual mode of a dream, there are problems with an intestine and fine motor skills of hands.
Infringements are irreversible, and each new dose worsens a position of the person, complicating a way of its or his exit from dependence. The most terrible thing that happens with the use of drugs is a threat to life.
There were recorded cases of illegal production of mephedrone and its receptions with lethal outcomes.
How to recognize a drug addict?
The most typical signs of mephedronedrug addict is a deep euphoria and a burst of energy, which can last about five hours with varying intensity. Behavior is characterized by inadequacy, psychomotor excitability, a pronounced desire to interact emotionally with people.
External signs:
- severe redness of the face;
- thirst, dry mouth;
- dilated pupils;
- blue skin of limbs;
- cold hands;
- rapid pulse;
- urine and sweat differ in specific odor, recognizable and several days after taking the drug.
Technology and business
Technologies help legal and illegalbusiness. Robots on the Internet often offer mef through "Telegram", presenting it as a sports or other product. What exactly they are trying to sell, the user on the site understands not immediately, except that they have read the comments of other people.
Usually distribution through "Telegram","VKontakte" and other messengers are anonymous, so identify the identity of the fraudster or complain to the seller is not possible. In this case, Internet development contributes to crime and terrorism, which is why some countries have banned anonymous chat rooms.
How to explain the popularity of mephedrone, amphetamine? It is a common drug due to immediate impact and inexpensive cost. But it is impossible to get rid of dependence. The patient will need long-term follow-up and specialist assistance. The withdrawal of the drug leads to weakness, insomnia, apathy, depression, helplessness, disease and degradation.
