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===Experience reports===
===Experience reports===
There are currently no anecdotal reports which describe the effects of this compound within our [[experience index]]. Additional experience reports can be found here:
There are currently no anecdotal reports which describe the effects of this compound within our [[experience index]]. Additional experience reports can be found here:
* [https://www.erowid.org/experiences/subs/exp_4Methylmethcathinone.shtml Erowid Experience Vaults: Mephedrone]
 
*[https://www.erowid.org/experiences/subs/exp_4Methylmethcathinone.shtml Erowid Experience Vaults: Mephedrone]


==Toxicity and harm potential==
==Toxicity and harm potential==
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==Legal issues==
==Legal issues==
*'''European Union (EU):''' In October 2010, a European Union commission called for an EU-wide ban of mephedrone.<ref>http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-1355_en.htm?locale=en</ref>
 
*'''Australia:''' Mephedrone has been added to the Australian federal drug watch list and is now considered illegal if intended for human consumption.  
*'''Australia:''' Mephedrone has been added to the Australian federal drug watch list and is now considered illegal if intended for human consumption.{{citation needed}}
*'''Austria:''' Mephedrone is illegal to possess, produce and sell under the SMG (Suchtmittelgesetz Österreich).
*'''Austria:''' Mephedrone is illegal to possess, produce and sell under the SMG (Suchtmittelgesetz Österreich).{{citation needed}}
*'''Belgium:''' Mephedrone was banned on April 29, 2010, by making it a regulated drug requiring the approval of the Ministry of Human Health to import, sell, or possess.
*'''Belgium:''' Mephedrone was banned on April 29, 2010, by making it a regulated drug requiring the approval of the Ministry of Human Health to import, sell, or possess.{{citation needed}}
*'''Brazil:''' Mephedrone was added to the list of Scheduled drugs (class F2), making it illegal to possess, sell, or manufacture without a license as of August 2011.<ref>http://www.anvisa.gov.br/hotsite/talidomida/legis/RDC_36_2011.pdf</ref>
*'''Brazil:''' Mephedrone was added to the list of Scheduled drugs (class F2), making it illegal to possess, sell, or manufacture without a license as of August 2011.<ref>http://www.anvisa.gov.br/hotsite/talidomida/legis/RDC_36_2011.pdf</ref>
*'''China:''' Mephedrone was made a Category I psychotropic substance, making it illegal to sell, buy, import, export, and manufacture as of September 2010.
*'''China:''' Mephedrone was made a Category I psychotropic substance, making it illegal to sell, buy, import, export, and manufacture as of September 2010.{{citation needed}}
*'''Denmark:''' Denmark's Minister for Health and Prevention Jakob Axel Nielsen banned mephedrone, flephedrone and ethylcathinone on December 18, 2008. As of July 1, 2012, Denmark also created a type of analogue law that would include cathinones like mephedrone<ref>https://www.retsinformation.dk/forms/R0710.aspx?id=140430</ref>
*'''Denmark:''' Denmark's Minister for Health and Prevention Jakob Axel Nielsen banned mephedrone, flephedrone and ethylcathinone on December 18, 2008. As of July 1, 2012, Denmark also created a type of analogue law that would include cathinones like mephedrone<ref>https://www.retsinformation.dk/forms/R0710.aspx?id=140430</ref>
*'''Finland:''' Through the Medicines Act, mephedrone is classified as a "medicinal product", making it illegal to manufacture, import, possess, sell, or transfer it without a prescription.
*'''Finland:''' Through the Medicines Act, mephedrone is classified as a "medicinal product", making it illegal to manufacture, import, possess, sell, or transfer it without a prescription.{{citation needed}}
*'''France:''' French Ministry of Health decided in early June 2010 to add mephedrone to the list of illicit substances in the "Journal Officiel du 11 juin 2010".<ref>http://www.sante-sports.gouv.fr/la-mephedrone-classee-comme-stupefiant.html</ref>
*'''France:''' French Ministry of Health decided in early June 2010 to add mephedrone to the list of illicit substances in the "Journal Officiel du 11 juin 2010".<ref>http://www.sante-sports.gouv.fr/la-mephedrone-classee-comme-stupefiant.html</ref>
*'''Germany:''' Mephedrone was added to BtMG Anlage I, making it illegal to manufacture, import, possess, sell, or transfer it without a license as of January 22, 2010.<ref>http://www.buzer.de/gesetz/9164/index.htm</ref>
*'''Germany:''' Mephedrone was added to BtMG Anlage I, making it illegal to manufacture, import, possess, sell, or transfer it without a license as of January 22, 2010.<ref>http://www.buzer.de/gesetz/9164/index.htm</ref>
*'''Israel:''' In December 2007, mephedrone was added to Israel's list of controlled substances, making it illegal to buy, sell, or possess.<ref>http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=181254</ref>
*'''Israel:''' In December 2007, mephedrone was added to Israel's list of controlled substances, making it illegal to buy, sell, or possess.<ref>http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=181254</ref>
*'''Netherlands:''' In March, 2010, the Dutch Ministry of Health and the Medicines Authority IGZ informed the Ministry of Justice that they now consider mephedrone an unregulated medicine; sales and distribution of it are now prohibited.
*'''Netherlands:''' In March, 2010, the Dutch Ministry of Health and the Medicines Authority IGZ informed the Ministry of Justice that they now consider mephedrone an unregulated medicine; sales and distribution of it are now prohibited.{{citation needed}}
*'''Norway:''' The "Derivatbestemmelsen" is an Analog Act-type law in Norway that controls mephedrone, [[Bk-MBDB]], [[Bromo-Dragonfly]], [[1,4butanediol]], [[GBL]], and [[MBDB]].<ref>legemiddelverket.no</ref>
*'''Norway:''' The "Derivatbestemmelsen" is an Analog Act-type law in Norway that controls mephedrone, [[Bk-MBDB]], [[Bromo-Dragonfly]], [[1,4butanediol]], [[GBL]], and [[MBDB]].<ref>legemiddelverket.no</ref>
*'''Poland:''' On August 25, 2010, mephedrone was added to the list of controlled "psychotropic drugs" in the I-P group.<ref>http://isap.sejm.gov.pl/DetailsServlet?id=WDU20101430962</ref>
*'''Poland:''' On August 25, 2010, mephedrone was added to the list of controlled "psychotropic drugs" in the I-P group.<ref>http://isap.sejm.gov.pl/DetailsServlet?id=WDU20101430962</ref>
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*'''Russia:''' Mephedrone is classified as List 1 in Russian Federation as of August 2010. This means it is illegal to manufacture, buy, possess, or distribute.<ref>http://gazeta.ru/news/lenta/2010/08/04/n_1529350.shtml</ref>
*'''Russia:''' Mephedrone is classified as List 1 in Russian Federation as of August 2010. This means it is illegal to manufacture, buy, possess, or distribute.<ref>http://gazeta.ru/news/lenta/2010/08/04/n_1529350.shtml</ref>
*'''Slovak Republic:''' Starting March 1, 2011 mephedrone is controlled in the Slovak Republic.<ref>http://www.nrsr.sk/Dynamic/Download.aspx?DocID=350863</ref>
*'''Slovak Republic:''' Starting March 1, 2011 mephedrone is controlled in the Slovak Republic.<ref>http://www.nrsr.sk/Dynamic/Download.aspx?DocID=350863</ref>
*'''Sweden:''' In Sweden, the drug is classified as a health hazard. A ban on mephedrone went into effect on December 15, 2008, making its sale illegal. Use of 4-methylmethcathinone is not explicitly illegal under this regulation.
*'''Sweden:''' In Sweden, the drug is classified as a health hazard. A ban on mephedrone went into effect on December 15, 2008, making its sale illegal. Use of 4-methylmethcathinone is not explicitly illegal under this regulation.{{citation needed}}
*'''United Kingdom''' - Mephedrone is a Class B drug in the United Kingdom as a result of the cathinone catch-all clause.<ref>United Kingdom. (2010). Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (S.I. 2010/1207). London: The Stationery Office Limited. Retrieved February 9, 2018, from https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/1207/made</ref>
*'''United Kingdom:''' Mephedrone is a Class B drug in the United Kingdom as a result of the cathinone catch-all clause.<ref>United Kingdom. (2010). Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (S.I. 2010/1207). London: The Stationery Office Limited. Retrieved February 9, 2018, from https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/1207/made</ref>
*'''USA:''' Mephedrone is currently a Schedule I drug in the United States. This means it is illegal to manufacture, buy, possess, or distribute (sell, trade or give) without a DEA license.
*'''United States:''' Mephedrone is currently a Schedule I drug in the United States. This means it is illegal to manufacture, buy, possess, or distribute (sell, trade or give) without a DEA license.{{citation needed}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Responsible use]]
*[[Responsible use]]
*[[Stimulants]]
*[[Stimulants]]
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*[[MDMA]]
*[[MDMA]]
*[[Cocaine]]
*[[Cocaine]]
==External links==
==External links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mephedrone Mephedrone (Wikipedia)]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mephedrone Mephedrone (Wikipedia)]
*[https://www.erowid.org/chemicals/4_methylmethcathinone/ Mephedrone (Erowid Vault)]
*[https://www.erowid.org/chemicals/4_methylmethcathinone/ Mephedrone (Erowid Vault)]