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4F-EPH has little to no history of human usage prior to its design and distribution by vendors online as a [[research chemical]] in 2016. It was initially developed as a replacement for [[ethylphenidate]] which became illegal in the United Kingdom due to a temporary blanket ban that was placed. Like other members of the [[substituted phenidate]] family anecdotal reports suggest that 4F-EPH can be caustic to the nasal cavities, although notably, not as much as [[ethylphenidate]]. | 4F-EPH has little to no history of human usage prior to its design and distribution by vendors online as a [[research chemical]] in 2016. It was initially developed as a replacement for [[ethylphenidate]] which became illegal in the United Kingdom due to a temporary blanket ban that was placed. Like other members of the [[substituted phenidate]] family anecdotal reports suggest that 4F-EPH can be caustic to the nasal cavities, although notably, not as much as [[ethylphenidate]]. | ||
It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible | It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]] when approaching this drug. | ||
==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||
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==Toxicity and harm potential== | ==Toxicity and harm potential== | ||
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The toxicity and long-term health effects of recreational 4F-EPH use do not seem to have been studied in any scientific context and the exact toxic dosage is unknown. This is because 4F-EPH is a [[research chemical]] with very little history of human usage. Anecdotal evidence from people who have tried 4F-EPH suggests that there are no negative health effects attributed to simply trying the | The toxicity and long-term health effects of recreational 4F-EPH use do not seem to have been studied in any scientific context and the exact toxic dosage is unknown. This is because 4F-EPH is a [[research chemical]] with very little history of human usage. Anecdotal evidence from people who have tried 4F-EPH suggests that there are no negative health effects attributed to simply trying the drug by itself at low to moderate doses and using it very sparingly (but nothing can be completely guaranteed). | ||
It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible | It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug. | ||
===Tolerance and addiction potential=== | ===Tolerance and addiction potential=== | ||
As with other [[stimulant]]s, the chronic use of 4F-EPH can be considered [[Addiction potential::moderately addictive with a high potential for abuse]] and is capable of causing psychological dependence among certain users. When addiction has developed, cravings and [[withdrawal effects]] may occur if a person suddenly stops their usage. | As with other [[stimulant]]s, the chronic use of 4F-EPH can be considered [[Addiction potential::moderately addictive with a high potential for abuse]] and is capable of causing psychological dependence among certain users. When addiction has developed, cravings and [[withdrawal effects]] may occur if a person suddenly stops their usage. | ||
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==Legal issues== | ==Legal issues== | ||
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*'''United Kingdom''' - It is illegal to produce, supply, or import this | *'''United Kingdom''' - It is illegal to produce, supply, or import this drug under the Psychoactive Substance Act, which came into effect on May 26th, 2016.<ref>Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (Legislation.gov.uk) | http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/2/contents/enacted</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||