Currently, narcotic substances are quite widespread among young people. The fashion for psychotropic substances affects many segments of the population, but among them the majority are teenagers and young people. Drugs are purchased in nightclubs, bars, it is not a problem to buy them through the Internet. Knowledge of the dangers of drugs does not stop many people from using them. Unfortunately, there are psychotropic drugs that, after just a few uses, can provoke drug addiction. These funds include Mephedron. The impact on the body, the consequences of the application, we consider further.
What is Mephedron?
More recently, this drug was distributed as a dietary supplement and it was not difficult to purchase it. Since 2010, the substance has been included in the banned list, since studies have shown that the negative effect of “Mephedrone” affects the body and is addictive.
The drug belongs to synthetic drugs, which is obtained as a result of the synthesis of amphetamine and cations. Addicts call the substance "magic", "mef". The drug is available in crystalline form or in tablets. Drug addicts have even adapted to dilute injectable solutions.
"Mephedrone" in its effect is similar to "Amphetamine", "Cocaine". Given that synthetic drugs appeared relatively recently, their composition has not been fully studied, which complicates the diagnosis of addiction and treatment.
Unfortunately, the consumers of this drug are very young people who do not even suspect that they are doing irreparable harm to their bodies.
"Mephedron": effects on the body
The drug can be taken in various ways, for example:
- Through the mouth.
- Intravenously.
- Intranasally.
- Through the rectum.
Most quickly, the effect of "Mephedron" on the body is felt when it enters the bloodstream or mucous membranes. Addicts use the drug for smoking, add to dishes and even rub the powder into the gums. But it should be noted that Mephedrone has a negative effect, regardless of the method of its use.
The effect of the drug on the human body can be divided into 3 categories: negative, positive and neutral.
Let's consider each in more detail. Positive effects include:
- The appearance of euphoria.
- The mood improves after taking.
- Depression goes away.
- There is emancipation and talkativeness.
- Sociability is growing, there is a desire to help everyone.
- A person becomes friendly.
- Sex drive is increasing.
As soon as all these effects are weakened, the addict tries to get a new dose in order to regain the feeling of the fairy world around. But all this does not last long, and neutral effects are replacing, among which are the following:
- Appetite is lost, and digestive system problems gradually appear.
- Blood pressure rises sharply.
- The heart rate goes off scale.
It should be noted that the well-being worsens not against the background of taking a narcotic substance, but after a decline in euphoria. Addicts note that "Mephedron" reduces pain, a feeling of nausea.
After the termination of the effects of "Mephedron" on the body, the consequences are negative against the background of cancellation:
- Strong desire to take a new dose.
- The heart beats fast.
- Sleep is disturbed.
- There are nightmares.
- Feeling of chills.
- Hands and feet are trembling.
- Cramps may occur.
- Dizzy.
- The pupils move randomly.
- Blood vessels narrow, leading to a jump in blood pressure.
- Nose bleed.
- Headache and muscle pain.
Such symptoms are observed until a new dose is received, so the addict makes every effort to get it, often even a crime.
The speed of exposure to the body
How these effects will be expressed depends on the length of drug dependence, on the dose of the drug taken. After getting "Mephedron" inside the body, the effect can be observed within half an hour.
If the drug was used on an empty stomach, then this accelerates the absorption process, and hence the onset of the effect. The action persists for several hours, some note even during the day, which certainly entails the appearance of hallucinations, insomnia and severe depression.
The danger of using the drug
The effect of "Mephedrone" on the body is not only a negative effect on organs and tissues, but also on the formation of strong dependence literally after several uses. Each time the body requires an increase in the dose of the narcotic substance, and over time the following pathological processes begin to develop in the addict:
- If "Mephedron" was administered intravenously, an abscess, gangrene develops.
- Frequent use of the drug, especially by inhalation, provokes the formation of malignant tumors in the lung tissue.
- The work of the heart is disrupted, which ends with a heart attack, stroke, arrhythmia.
- Mental disorders develop: neurosis, paranoia, delusions appear.
- Suicidal tendencies.
Without assistance to such a person, the use of the drug is fatal.
What are the consequences of using mephedrone?
The impact on the body depends, to some extent, on the following factors:
- Age group.
- The general condition of the body.
- The term of use of the drug.
- Doses of the drug used and frequency.
If after the first use euphoria occurs, the mood rises, then with prolonged exposure to the drug, the opposite effect is observed:
- There is a chronic depressive state.
- Psychosis develops.
- Uncontrolled aggression may be observed.
- Hallucinations.
If you combine the reception of "Mephedron" with alcohol, then a powerful blow to the nervous system, liver and heart cannot be avoided. The organs have to work in an enhanced mode, which often leads to cardiac arrest, liver failure.
Not only the psyche suffers, but also the general physical condition. Against the background of prolonged use of a narcotic substance, the following pathologies develop:
- Hepatitis.
- Cirrhosis of the liver.
- Cerebral edema.
- Gangrene.
- Cancerous neoplasms.
- Blood poisoning.
With the constant use of "Mephedrone" a person's life expectancy does not exceed 4 years. If the drug is used occasionally, no more than 2 times a month, then the effect of "Mephedron" on the body of a woman or man (gender is not important) is less, but the negative has not been canceled, and the death is simply delayed by 10-15 years.
Overdose manifestations
The effect on the body of "Mephedron" and side effects are exacerbated if the dosage is exceeded. If a person is not provided with timely help, then the whole thing will end in death. The symptoms of an overdose can be determined by the following manifestations:
- Fixed sitting or lying posture.
- Disturbed breathing.
- The addict does not respond to sounds, light.
- Foam comes out of my mouth.
- The pupils are dilated.
- The skin takes on a blue tint.
Help is needed immediately to prevent death.
First aid for overdose
The provision of assistance should begin even before the arrival of an ambulance, which, at the first suspicion of an overdose of drugs, must be called for. The emergency algorithm looks like this:
- To stir up a person, try to bring to consciousness.
- In the presence of vomiting, lay on its side so that it does not choke on the vomit.
- Check the presence of cardiac muscle work, if there is a stop, then urgently proceed to indirect heart massage.
- If the victim has stopped breathing, then do artificial respiration.
- After the victim comes to his senses before the ambulance arrives, create peace for him and give a warm drink.
Further relief efforts are being taken at the hospital.
How to recognize a person taking mephedrone
It is not always easy to identify a person taking drugs, especially if he has a short history of their use. But it is possible to recognize the user of "Mephedron" by the following obvious manifestations:
- A person becomes talkative.
- When meeting strangers, he always tries to start a conversation and tells unthinkable stories.
- The pupils are dilated.
- Chaotic movements.
- No appetite.
- Dramatic weight loss.
- Sweating intensifies, and regardless of the weather.
- The skin on the face becomes red.
- Heartbeat is rapid.
The regular use of drugs cannot go unnoticed, this necessarily affects the appearance. Issues a drug addict and his inappropriate behavior, fear.
We remove the drug from the body
How “Mephedrone” acts on the body, disassembled, but the question arises, is it possible to remove the substance at home, without the help of doctors. Such an attempt can be made if the poisoning of the body with a narcotic drug happened by chance, the drug was taken for a short time and in small doses. We can name the following effective methods of purification:
- Give the victim as much liquid as possible, but not hot or cold, but warm. Drink at least 2-3 liters.
- Send the poisoned to a bath or sauna. At elevated temperatures, natural perspiration and the elimination of toxic substances with the liquid are enhanced. But you should be careful if a person suffers from heart disease.
- Taking strong tea or coffee, caffeine also helps eliminate toxins.
- Milk has always been given to workers in hazardous industries, and in a situation where it is necessary to quickly cleanse the body of narcotic substances, it will be useful.
- During this period, the diet should contain more vegetables and fruits, which coarse fiber will speed up the cleansing process.
- Exercise, muscle activity will speed up metabolism and eliminate toxins.
If a person takes drugs for a long time, then help is best provided in a medical facility. After prolonged use of “Mephedron,” the body is seriously harmed and, if not cleansed, the consequences will be disastrous.
Addiction
When the drug was distributed as a biological supplement, it was believed that it was not addictive. It was used for replacement therapy during the treatment of amphetamine addiction. But after numerous studies, it was found that the drug itself causes addiction, and even what. Several doses are made from a person who is an addict who cannot voluntarily refuse another serving.
The formation of dependence passes through several stages:
1. It all starts with taking the drug occasionally in the company of friends in a nightclub, in a disco. But after the second or third dose, it is difficult to refuse the next dose. Particularly fast is the formation of dependence in people with mental problems that are unsure of themselves. And the euphoria after using "Mephedron" makes you forget about all the problems and failures. If at this stage to cancel the use of the drug, the body will rebel and manifest itself:
- irritability;
- depressed state;
- thoughts of suicide;
- isolation;
- aggressiveness.
2. With continued administration of the drug, stage 2 occurs - the body forms tolerance and includes the substance in metabolism. The effect of the use is reduced, which leads to an increase in the amount of the drug, and this is fraught with an overdose.
3. This stage is characterized by a worsening of the condition, chronic depression develops, the body itself experiences all the terrible consequences of exposure to a narcotic substance:
- sharp weight loss;
- persistent headaches;
- hair and teeth fall out;
- sleep disappears;
- fatigue and breakdown.
At the last stage of development of addiction, a person is firmly convinced that without the next dose he will simply die, but after taking those euphoric states that were earlier are no longer observed.
It is difficult to overcome any drug addiction. This also applies to Mephedrine, which deprives a person of his will, kills his personality, turns his relatives and friends away from him. You can stop the movement to death only by treatment in a specialized clinic, sometimes you have to do it forcibly.