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==Subjective effects==

~~===Notice on Crystals vs Powder===~~

Anecdotal evidence shows most recent bathes have drastic difference in potency, especially the NEP Powder, which seems to have 50% potency over the crystals (''very batch dependent''). Keep in mind, that 10mg insufflated when using Crystals could've a drastic different effect from 10mg insufflated NEP Powder. It's recommended to limit yourself to 10mg insufflated per dose, when using the Crystal form<ref name=":1">[https://www.reddit.com/r/researchchemicals/comments/1alawbu/how_to_enjoy_your_shitty_nep_a_quick_guide/ Reddit - Explanation to use the noradrenergic NEP batch]</ref>. The powder form is generally considered the "mild" NEP. Some people prefer the "mild" version of the NEP crystals, since it will cause less heart strain and other negative physical side effects. It looks like the crystals don't seem to be simply crushed to powder. Either an inactive or less active substance seems to added, or another [[Enantiomers|enantiomer]] is found is this batch, which changes the [[Stimulation|stimulating]] effect by a lot{{~~citation needed~~}}~~. Even if~~

ou have a high tolerance, you will notice the difference between the Crystals and Powder when insufflated (also ''very batch dependent''). The smell of the crystals is also way more prominent and becomes an unpleasant odor. While the powder barely changes in smell, even after a year.

~~Additionally, it seems there're various batches of NEP Crystals, in different forms, even from the same seller/vendor, with different effects from each other.~~

One batch seems to have more noradrenergic effects, and fewer dopaminergic effects, which results in more physical side effects, and fewer cognitive effects.<ref name=":1" /> This batch contains "compressed" white crystals, while better batches, with more subjectively positive dopaminergic effects, seems to look like "uncompressed", transparent crystals, which can also be found in newer batches.{{citation needed}}

~~{{Preamble/SubjectiveEffects}}~~

{{effects/base

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*'''[[Effect::Tactile enhancement]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Dehydration]]''' - Dry mouth and increased sweating can occur after consuming NEP. Low doses of the substance in question cause minimal dehydration.

*'''[[Effect::Vasoconstriction]]''' - NEP has been reported as being slightly vasoconstricting~~. although some reports mention moderate to extreme vasoconstriction~~.

*'''[[Effect::Vasoconstriction]]''' - NEP has been reported as being slightly vasoconstricting.

*'''[[Effect::Abnormal heartbeat]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Increased blood pressure]]'''

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*'''[[Effect::Increased music appreciation]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Time distortion]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Thought acceleration]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Motivation enhancement]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Compulsive redosing]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Increased libido]]'''

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*'''Brazil''': On September 7, 2018, all cathinone analogues are controlled substances considered illegal to possess, use and distribute. This was made possible due to a blanket ban law appended to Portaria SVS/MS nº 344.<ref>New blanket ban on synthetic illegal drugs is approved (Portuguese) | http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/noticias/-/asset_publisher/FXrpx9qY7FbU/content/combate-a-drogas-ilicitas-sinteticas-fica-mais-facil</ref>

*'''China''': NEP is a controlled substance.{{citation needed}}

*'''France''': As a derivative of cathinone with alkyl substitutions on the nitrogen and R2 position, NEP is scheduled as a "stupéfiant", i.e. a recognized drug of abuse. It is illegal to possess, buy, sell or manufacture.<ref>{{Citation | title=Arrêté du 22 février 1990 fixant la liste des substances classées comme stupéfiants | url=https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/id/JORFTEXT000000533085/2020-11-20/}}</ref>

*'''Germany''': NEP is controlled under the NpSG (''New Psychoactive Substances Act'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/npsg/anlage.html|title=Anlage NpSG|publisher=Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz|access-date=December 11, 2019|language=de}}</ref> as of November 26, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bgbl.de/xaver/bgbl/start.xav?startbk=Bundesanzeiger_BGBl&jumpTo=bgbl116s2615.pdf#__bgbl__%2F%2F*%5B%40attr_id%3D%27bgbl116s2615.pdf%27%5D__1576017393518|title=Gesetz zur Bekämpfung der Verbreitung neuer psychoaktiver Stoffe|publisher=Bundesanzeiger Verlag|access-date=December 11, 2019|language=de}}</ref> Production and import with the aim to place it on the market, administration to another person and trading is punishable. Possession is illegal but not penalized.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/npsg/__4.html|title=§ 4 NpSG|publisher=Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz|access-date=December 11, 2019|language=de}}</ref>

*'''Japan''': NEP is a controlled substance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mhlw.go.jp/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/iyakuhin/yakubuturanyou/dl/meisho.pdf|title=指定薬物一覧|publisher=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare|access-date=December 27, 2019|language=ja}}</ref>

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 ==Subjective effects==
-===Notice on Crystals vs Powder===
+{{Preamble/SubjectiveEffects}}
-Anecdotal evidence shows most recent bathes have drastic difference in potency, especially the NEP Powder, which seems to have 50% potency over the crystals (''very batch dependent''). Keep in mind, that 10mg insufflated when using Crystals could've a drastic different effect from 10mg insufflated NEP Powder. It's recommended to limit yourself to 10mg insufflated per dose, when using the Crystal form<ref name=":1">[https://www.reddit.com/r/researchchemicals/comments/1alawbu/how_to_enjoy_your_shitty_nep_a_quick_guide/ Reddit - Explanation to use the noradrenergic NEP batch]</ref>. The powder form is generally considered the "mild" NEP. Some people prefer the "mild" version of the NEP crystals, since it will cause less heart strain and other negative physical side effects. It looks like the crystals don't seem to be simply crushed to powder. Either an inactive or less active substance seems to added, or another [[Enantiomers|enantiomer]] is found is this batch, which changes the [[Stimulation|stimulating]] effect by a lot{{citation needed}}. Even if
-ou have a high tolerance, you will notice the difference between the Crystals and Powder when insufflated (also ''very batch dependent''). The smell of the crystals is also way more prominent and becomes an unpleasant odor. While the powder barely changes in smell, even after a year.
-Additionally, it seems there're various batches of NEP Crystals, in different forms, even from the same seller/vendor, with different effects from each other.
-One batch seems to have more noradrenergic effects, and fewer dopaminergic effects, which results in more physical side effects, and fewer cognitive effects.<ref name=":1" /> This batch contains "compressed" white crystals, while better batches, with more subjectively positive dopaminergic effects, seems to look like "uncompressed", transparent crystals, which can also be found in newer batches.{{citation needed}}
-{{Preamble/SubjectiveEffects}}
 {{effects/base
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 *'''[[Effect::Tactile enhancement]]'''
 *'''[[Effect::Dehydration]]''' - Dry mouth and increased sweating can occur after consuming NEP. Low doses of the substance in question cause minimal dehydration.
-*'''[[Effect::Vasoconstriction]]''' - NEP has been reported as being slightly vasoconstricting. although some reports mention moderate to extreme vasoconstriction.
+*'''[[Effect::Vasoconstriction]]''' - NEP has been reported as being slightly vasoconstricting.
 *'''[[Effect::Abnormal heartbeat]]'''
 *'''[[Effect::Increased blood pressure]]'''
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 *'''[[Effect::Increased music appreciation]]'''
 *'''[[Effect::Time distortion]]'''
-*'''[[Effect::Thought acceleration]]'''
 *'''[[Effect::Motivation enhancement]]'''
 *'''[[Effect::Compulsive redosing]]'''
-*'''[[Effect::Increased libido]]'''
 }}
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 *'''Brazil''': On September 7, 2018, all cathinone analogues are controlled substances considered illegal to possess, use and distribute. This was made possible due to a blanket ban law appended to Portaria SVS/MS nº 344.<ref>New blanket ban on synthetic illegal drugs is approved (Portuguese) | http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/noticias/-/asset_publisher/FXrpx9qY7FbU/content/combate-a-drogas-ilicitas-sinteticas-fica-mais-facil</ref>
 *'''China''': NEP is a controlled substance.{{citation needed}}
+*'''France''': As a derivative of cathinone with alkyl substitutions on the nitrogen and R2 position, NEP is scheduled as a "stupéfiant", i.e. a recognized drug of abuse. It is illegal to possess, buy, sell or manufacture.<ref>{{Citation | title=Arrêté du 22 février 1990 fixant la liste des substances classées comme stupéfiants  | url=https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/id/JORFTEXT000000533085/2020-11-20/}}</ref>
 *'''Germany''': NEP is controlled under the NpSG (''New Psychoactive Substances Act'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/npsg/anlage.html|title=Anlage NpSG|publisher=Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz|access-date=December 11, 2019|language=de}}</ref> as of November 26, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bgbl.de/xaver/bgbl/start.xav?startbk=Bundesanzeiger_BGBl&jumpTo=bgbl116s2615.pdf#__bgbl__%2F%2F*%5B%40attr_id%3D%27bgbl116s2615.pdf%27%5D__1576017393518|title=Gesetz zur Bekämpfung der Verbreitung neuer psychoaktiver Stoffe|publisher=Bundesanzeiger Verlag|access-date=December 11, 2019|language=de}}</ref> Production and import with the aim to place it on the market, administration to another person and trading is punishable. Possession is illegal but not penalized.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/npsg/__4.html|title=§ 4 NpSG|publisher=Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz|access-date=December 11, 2019|language=de}}</ref>
 *'''Japan''': NEP is a controlled substance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mhlw.go.jp/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/iyakuhin/yakubuturanyou/dl/meisho.pdf|title=指定薬物一覧|publisher=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare|access-date=December 27, 2019|language=ja}}</ref>