As everyone should of received a letter today about drugs been brought into i just want to stress the importance about safety. Earlier on this week i also posted about safety, if you read my article's you will understand how much safety is at this time of year. A few girls in Y10 have brought the Class B drug Mephedrone (M-CAT) into school, they got this drug of a boy (from Wales Comprehensive School) at a party over the weekend. This Drug is a class B because of the seriousness of the side effects.
The girls are been dealt with by the School and the Police, they may be Permenantly Excluded from school. This is for your safety so now it is down to you to do your part. If you know anyone using drugs let someone know.
Mephedrone.
What is mephedrone? Mephedrone (often called ‘meow meow’) is a powerful stimulant and belongs to a group of drugs that are closely related to the amphetamines – including amphetamine itself (often called ‘speed’), methamphetamine and ecstasy. There is very little evidence about mephedrone and what long-term effects it has, but there have reports of people hospitalised due to
the short-term effects. Also, you can never be entirely sure that what you’re buying is actually mephedrone and not something else.
What is mephedrone? Mephedrone (often called ‘meow meow’) is a powerful stimulant and belongs to a group of drugs that are closely related to the amphetamines – including amphetamine itself (often called ‘speed’), methamphetamine and ecstasy. There is very little evidence about mephedrone and what long-term effects it has, but there have reports of people hospitalised due to
the short-term effects. Also, you can never be entirely sure that what you’re buying is actually mephedrone and not something else.
What does mephedrone do?
Mephedrone is often described as a mix between amphetamines, ecstasy and cocaine. The effects of mephedrone last for about an hour, but this can vary.
It can make you feel alert, confident, talkative and euphoric – and some people will temporarily feel strong affection to those around them
Mephedrone can make users feel sick, paranoid and anxious, and it can cause vomiting and headaches.
It risks overstimulating and damaging your heart and your circulation.
It also risks overstimulating your nervous system, which may cause hallucinations, feelings of agitation and even fits.
It can reduce your appetite, so you don’t feel hungry.
Other effects that people have reported include heart palpitations, insomnia, loss of short-term memory, vertigo (a form of dizziness), grinding of teeth, sweating and uncomfortable changes in body temperature.
The Risks.
Taking mephedrone does involve risks – and the dangers and long-term effects are becoming clearer as more reports emerge. Here’s what we know:
Users have reported blue or cold fingers – this is probably because mephedrone affects the heart and the circulation.
Some users have also had severe nosebleeds after snorting mephedrone.
There were six deaths involving mephedrone reported in 2010 in England and Wales.
Overheating has been a significant cause of deaths when other amphetamine-type drugs, such as ecstasy, have been used along with mephedrone.
Mephedrone and alcohol
You increase the risks to yourself if you combine alcohol with mephedrone or any other drug that causes a ‘high’ – including increasing the risk of death.
Mephedrone and the law
Mephedrone is a Class B drug – so it’s illegal to have for yourself, give away or sell.
Possession is illegal and can get you up to five years in jail and/or an unlimited fine.
Supplying someone else, even your friends, can get you fourteen years in jail and/or an unlimited fine.
What if you’re caught?
If the Police catch you with mephedrone, they’ll always take some action. This could include a formal caution, arrest and prosecution.
A conviction for a drug-related offence could have a serious impact. It can stop you visiting certain countries – for example the United States – and limit the types of jobs you can apply for.
Did you know?
Like drinking and driving, driving when high is illegal - and you can still be unfit to drive the day after using mephedrone. You can get a heavy fine, be disqualified from driving or even go to prison.
Allowing other people to use drugs in your house or any other premises is illegal. If the police catch someone using drugs in a club they can prosecute the landlord, club owner or person holding the party.
Users have reported blue or cold fingers – this is probably because mephedrone affects the heart and the circulation.
Some users have also had severe nosebleeds after snorting mephedrone.
There were six deaths involving mephedrone reported in 2010 in England and Wales.
Overheating has been a significant cause of deaths when other amphetamine-type drugs, such as ecstasy, have been used along with mephedrone.
Mephedrone and alcohol
You increase the risks to yourself if you combine alcohol with mephedrone or any other drug that causes a ‘high’ – including increasing the risk of death.
Mephedrone and the law
Mephedrone is a Class B drug – so it’s illegal to have for yourself, give away or sell.
Possession is illegal and can get you up to five years in jail and/or an unlimited fine.
Supplying someone else, even your friends, can get you fourteen years in jail and/or an unlimited fine.
What if you’re caught?
If the Police catch you with mephedrone, they’ll always take some action. This could include a formal caution, arrest and prosecution.
A conviction for a drug-related offence could have a serious impact. It can stop you visiting certain countries – for example the United States – and limit the types of jobs you can apply for.
Did you know?
Like drinking and driving, driving when high is illegal - and you can still be unfit to drive the day after using mephedrone. You can get a heavy fine, be disqualified from driving or even go to prison.
Allowing other people to use drugs in your house or any other premises is illegal. If the police catch someone using drugs in a club they can prosecute the landlord, club owner or person holding the party.
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