The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a network of clandestine mephedrone manufacturing laboratories in Gujarat.
About Mephedrone:
It also known as 4-methylmethcathinone, 4-MMC and 4-methylephedrone. It is a synthetic stimulant drug of the amphetamine and cathinone classes.
Other names: drone, M-CAT, white magic, ‘meow meow’, and bubble.
It has a role as a xenobiotic and an environmental contaminant. It has been linked to a range of adverse effects on both physical and mental health.
Users commonly report increased alertness, euphoria and enhanced sociability, but these positive effects come at a cost.
Health impacts:
Anxiety, paranoia, nausea and insomnia are among the negative side effects experienced by individuals under the influence of this synthetic stimulant.
Prolonged use has been associated with more severe consequences, including cardiovascular issues, hallucinations and even instances of aggressive behaviour.
The drug's impact on mental health raises concerns about its potential for addiction and long-term psychological harm.
It is banned in India under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
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