Synonyms: 4-methylmethcathinone, 4-MMC, 4-methylephedrone, meph, MCAT, drone, “bath salt”
Routes of exposure: oral, intranasal (snorting), injection
Effects desired:
(1) euphoria and elevated mood
(2) stimulation
(3) enhanced appreciation for sensory inputs
(4) decreased hostility
Adverse side effects:
(1) hallucinations and paranoia
(2) nausea and vomiting
(3) anxiety and depression
(4) tachycardia
(5) diaphoresis (excessive sweating)
(6) mydriasis
(7) headache
(8) hypertension
(9) seizures
(10) agitation
(11) poor short-term memory
(12) nosebleeds (if snorted)
(13) peripheral vasoconstriction
(14) possibly male impotence
(15) dehydration
(16) dependency syndrome with chronic use