Mephedrone - what is it? Signs and symptoms of use

Hundreds of different magazines make promises to their readers to get rid of excess weight in a matter of moments. Unfortunately, in practice everything happens a little differently. Today we’ll talk about drying your hands and figure out how to dry your muscles correctly at home. First, let's figure out what hand drying is.

Let's start with the fact that this expression appeared among bodybuilders. Drying is a kind of process of burning the fat layer that is located under the skin. The main goal of drying is to give the muscles a relief-like appearance. A huge plus is that you can dry yourself at home.

This method is most recommended for two groups of people:

• for professional athletes who conduct their training on the principle of gaining mass, and only then engage in cutting;
• for people who have acceptable muscle mass and body fat levels in the region of 20 percent.

There are also several groups for whom this type of exercise is absolutely not suitable. You should not dry yourself out if you are overweight. Such people, before drying themselves out, need to start eating right, tone themselves up through physical activity and lose excess weight through diet. And, of course, those people who do not gain the required weight will not be able to dry themselves out; on the contrary, they already need to gain weight to burn.

What is mephedrone?

Mephedrone is a synthetic designer drug. The chemical name of the molecule is methylmethcathinone. The substance contains laboratory-created cathinone alkaloids. They are similar in structure to amphetamines, but have a stronger euphoric effect. The addict becomes sociable, his mood and libido increase.

History of mephedrone

In nature, these substances are found in the leaves of the khat bush in Africa. Tribal shamans, as well as ordinary aborigines, who chewed the leaves to improve their mood, have long known about their properties. However, they all knew that after joy comes sadness and loss of strength, that is, withdrawal syndrome. A synthetic laboratory analogue of cathinone, which is the basis of mephedrone, is several times more toxic than the plant substance and has destructive consequences.

Why is mephedrone called a designer drug?

Mephedrone is often called a designer drug. This concept is associated with the method of manufacturing the substance. After states ban one type of molecule, manufacturers slightly change the composition of the compound, mephedrone gets a different “design” with similar effects. This effectively creates a new compound; there will be no criminal prosecution for its creation and distribution until the new composition is included in the list of prohibited substances at the legislative level. This bureaucratic process takes time, during which children, youth and adults die. This could include your daughter, son or brother. The drug spares no one!

Consequences of using mephedrone

Accustomment to mephedrone develops after the first use, and tolerance increases during the first weeks of use. The effect lasts less and less, and the sensations become duller. The addict switches from intranasal use to injection, increases the dosage of the substance. The use becomes binge and multi-day - a “marathon” in the slang of drug addicts.

Fatal overdose of mephedrone

The first danger lies in the calculation of the dosage. The insidiousness of a synthetic drug is that even one milligram of the substance can lead to an overdose and death. In a state of constant use and increasing tolerance, the possibility of death from cardiac arrest or stroke increases many times over.

Areas of localization and how to remove post-acne spots

The place where scars appear can be not only the face, but also other areas of the body:

• neckline;
• back;
• neck.

Be that as it may, in most cases the marks are on open areas of the body, which worsens the psychological state of the patients. Improper treatment can lead to the skin retaining an uneven texture, and the places where there were inflamed acne will be clearly visible. That is why it is important for the doctor to give comprehensive recommendations on how to quickly cure and remove post-acne on the face, how to get rid of spots on other parts of the body, so that the patient’s quality of life does not decrease and the emotional background is normalized.

Destruction of all spheres of human life by mephedrone

If we talk about the consequences, then all vital systems of a drug addict are destroyed:

• Biological. The general somatic condition of the body is disrupted, the cardiovascular and nervous systems suffer, severe exhaustion and a decrease in body mass index occur;
• Mental. Dysfunctions of the nervous system also affect the brain, which leads to diseases that fall under the purview of major psychiatry. Severe depression, panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder - all these diseases from a short-term acute form in the withdrawal state can become chronic and recurrent in the future if the addict has had a long history of using mephedrone. In addition, the drug can become a trigger for schizophrenic onset, obsessive-compulsive or bipolar disorders if the addict has a hereditary predisposition;
• Social. When using mephedrone, the addict's circle of acquaintances and friends sharply narrows to potential “creditors” or co-users. Problems inevitably arise at work and in the family. The drug addict becomes a declassed element, incapable of social activities without taking a dose of the substance. It becomes his friend, his enemy, and his powerful master.
• Spiritual. The degradation of moral and ethical principles is occurring rapidly. The thought of not having the drug is so scary for the addict that he becomes capable of any act. To deceive your mother, take your grandmother’s jewelry out of the house, or sell your child into slavery to the gypsies - this will not be difficult for an addict in a state of withdrawal.

Hand massage

The most affordable thing that can be done for care is a hand massage. It will provide the following effects:

• eliminates swelling;
• improves blood circulation;
• softens the skin.

Such procedures are especially indicated when there is a feeling of cold in the hands and in the warm season. After applying the cream, you should move very gently, without pressing, in a circle from the ends of your fingers to your wrist. Massage until the cream stops slipping under your fingers.

Hand care is an important part of a woman’s life, and today also a man’s. If you follow the simple recommendations of cosmetologists, your skin will remain young and beautiful for much longer.

Psychological consequences of using mephedrone

In addition to physical destruction and mental pathologies of an organic nature, psychological consequences play an important role. They are not associated with organ dysfunction, but they are the most difficult to work with. Among them:

• Prolonged and severe apathy;
• Social disorientation;
• Suicidal tendencies;
• Auto-aggression in thoughts and behavior;
• General lack of motivation for life.

The last issue is key. In the early stages of the disease, it is possible to make pathologies reversible, relieve withdrawal symptoms and stabilize the somatic and mental status of the patient. But he faces the main question - how to live without the drug, without that feeling of “euphoria” that cannot be forgotten. It will beckon to the addict for the rest of his life and this specific symptom of the disease of addiction is called craving. It’s not without reason that the world’s leading drug experts say that a drug addict always wants to repeat the effect of the first injection, but he can’t do it.

Working with cravings and cultivating motivation for sobriety is the task of qualified addictionologists and clinical psychologists. It can be effectively carried out only in a closed rehabilitation center.

Can spots go away on their own?

How to quickly remove acne marks, and can they disappear without any help? This question is asked by many patients who are encountering this problem for the first time. It is important to remember that scarring and pigment formations on the skin cannot be ignored; it is imperative to undergo treatment. They do not go away on their own, and without the necessary therapy the situation can only get worse. Therefore, we recommend that you come for a consultation with a dermatologist and, if necessary, undergo an examination.

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How to understand that a loved one is using the drug mephedrone

When using mephedrone, a person suddenly becomes closed and distances himself from people who might suspect drug addiction. These include the addict's parents, husband or wife, close friends, teachers or colleagues.

The main symptoms include:

• Cyclothymia - sudden mood swings from extreme joy during drug intoxication to severe depression during withdrawal;
• Significant weight loss;
• Hyperemia (redness) of the skin;
• Dilated pupils and yellowing of the sclera with severe damage to the gastrointestinal tract and liver;
• Insomnia and predominantly nocturnal lifestyle. Attacks of many days of sleep after a “marathon”;
• Deceit and resourcefulness;
• Specific vocabulary. Addicts code their use in communication. If you hear words such as “mef”, “flour”, “meow”, “bookmark” (and your son or daughter is not a book lover) - you should take immediate action;
• Theft of things from home, attempts to take out loans for relatives and a constant string of microloans.

What to do if a loved one uses mephedrone

If you suspect any of these symptoms, you need to take action as soon as possible. Conversations with a loved one about the dangers of addiction and drugs will lead nowhere, but will only worsen the situation. The drug addict will say that he will certainly quit the addiction, but in reality he will only begin to hide his use more carefully. It is necessary to immediately contact specialists. Dr. Lazarev’s drug treatment clinic is open 24 hours a day and is ready to help you at any time.

How long can a drug addict use mephedrone?

The disease is stronger than the addict, and progresses rapidly. Rare systematic users of mephedrone live more than 4 years. Basically - 1-2 years. For comparison, some heroin addicts of the 90s, who served a couple of decades in maximum security colonies with systematic use, come to a rehabilitation center on their own at over forty years of age and begin to successfully recover. And their chances of long-term remission are much higher than those of a schoolchild with 2 years of mephedrone experience.

How does dependence on mephedrone manifest itself?

Dependence on mephedrone appears after just a few doses of the drug. At the psychological level, it manifests itself after the first use. The addict wants to experience euphoric feelings again. After some time, the duration of the effect weakens, and more and more of the drug introduced into the body is required. Experts distinguish 3 stages of development of dependence on mephedrone:

• Primary use with friends, interest and craving for the drug (from a week to a month depending on the frequency of use), symptoms include liveliness, sleep disturbance and a sharp change in social circle;
• Increasing tolerance and exacerbation of chronic diseases (from a month to a year), here the presence of binge drinking in “marathons” is noted, withdrawal syndrome and dependence are formed at the mental level, lies, theft, loans and loss of work appear, destruction affects all areas;
• Physical and mental degradation (from six months to several years), symptoms include irreversible changes in the psyche and internal organs, loss of cognitive skills and acquired dementia, dystrophy and death. At this stage, it is impossible to return a person to their original state, but it is possible to help - to partially restore what was lost and improve the quality of life.

How does withdrawal syndrome occur in the absence of mephedrone in a drug addict?

Withdrawal syndrome begins immediately after the substance's effect in the body ends and includes:

• Increased depression and general level of anxiety;
• The emergence of paranoid thoughts and obsessive compulsive behavior;
• Phobias, mania and panic attacks;
• The appearance of delusional hallucinosis, both auditory and visual.

These stages may appear within a week after drug withdrawal. At the moment of the active form of hallucinosis, the addiction becomes obvious to neighbors or relatives who call a mental health team.

The result is disastrous. The patient is hospitalized in an acute psychiatric hospital, where, not seeing ethanol in the blood, the doctor does not diagnose delirium tremens, but questions the diagnosis F19 - schizophrenia. The symptoms are very similar. If it is confirmed, you can forget about studying, a car and a good job. Stamped for life.

Mephedrone can be detected in the blood within the first 1-3 days, and in urine - up to 5-7 days. However, a rapid test from a pharmacy does not always give an accurate result. Tests must be carried out in a licensed health care facility. You can always do this in our drug treatment clinic.

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Basic recommendations

The skin on the hands is softer than on the face. It contains five times less lipids, and the palms have absolutely no sebaceous glands. This means that hands often suffer from moisture deficiency and require care treatments on a daily basis.

The minimum program includes:

1. Hydration. You should always keep the cream at hand: on a shelf in your room, in the living room, in your car and in your bag with you, at work. It should be used every time your hands are washed, and when applying, perform gymnastic exercises - slightly pull each finger in turn. Cosmetologists advise using a product with glycerin elements, aloe juice, herbal extracts (at least twice a day). It is not necessary to buy a specialized cream; a traditional one will do. The main thing is that it is not overly greasy. The cream should be well absorbed.
2. Peeling. Twice a week it is recommended to exfoliate the skin using scrubbing and a special exfoliant. After the procedure, be sure to apply the cream, and massage the aroma oil into the cuticle area. It is recommended to take care of the cuticle every day, this will make the nail bed softer.
3. Nutrition. If the skin is excessively dry and sensitive, reacts painfully to wind and low temperatures with peeling, and after washing the skin feels tight, then at night you need to use a rich cream or a special balm. Masks have a beneficial effect on the dermis - they should be applied twice a week, in a thick layer, for 10 - 15 minutes, then washed off under the tap.
4. Protection. To prevent the early formation of age spots, it is necessary to protect your brushes from ultraviolet radiation using special products with SPF. In the period April-October - in the southern regions, in May-September - in the middle zone of the country.

This is a minimum program for caring for the skin of your hands; you must follow it, then your skin will be soft, healthy, and young.

Treatment of mephedrone addiction

Treatment of mephedrone addiction requires a comprehensive approach to therapeutic intervention. Addiction is a chronic, incurable and relapsing disease. However, with a competent expert approach to treatment, long-term remission can be achieved, up to a lifetime.

Treatment at the clinic's inpatient facility

In Dr. Lazarev’s drug treatment clinic, several professionals work with patients. A psychiatrist-narcologist who determines a treatment regimen and prescribes medications. A clinical psychologist who will help you pay attention to the causes of the disease and find the strength to motivate yourself for a successful cure. Nurses who administer injections, place IVs and perform other medical procedures.

Rehabilitation in a country center

Relieving withdrawal symptoms is only the beginning of successful treatment for mephedrone addiction. The patient is transferred to a closed sanatorium or rehabilitation center. Here he integrates into the therapeutic community and, under the guidance of experienced addictionologists and clinical psychologists, learns to work with cravings and form a positive attitude towards a sober life.

Post-treatment program

Upon discharge from the hospital, the patient continues to attend an outpatient post-treatment program, where he is supported by specialists and a group during the first days of sobriety in society.

Working with codependent relatives

An important aspect is working with relatives who show codependency towards a loved one. Mom, dad, sister - any close people begin to feel sorry for the drug addict, take the blame upon themselves, engage in rescue efforts, aggravating the problem. To avoid such developments, the clinic provides special groups with a psychologist, where they teach how to behave with an addict, not indulge the whims of the disease, and use the tough love method.

Treatment of mephedrone addiction is a long process. The observation stage in a hospital hospital takes from 14 days to a month. The rehabilitation process lasts from 6 to 9 months. Outpatient observation – 3 months.

However, only with an integrated approach is it possible to restore the areas of a drug addict’s life affected by mephedrone and return him to a sober life. And most importantly, give the opportunity to understand that you can get euphoria without drugs.

How to quickly lighten or conceal

This is only possible if you use an effective integrated approach. That is, here it is necessary to combine competent home care and post-acne treatment from a cosmetologist, and you also need to take the necessary preventive measures.

Cosmetic and therapeutic products provide noticeable positive results, including:

• retinol;
• soft acids;
• keratolytics;
• natural ingredients, including badyagu and arnica.

However, they must be used with caution. Skin with acne scars is sensitive and needs delicate and competent care; active components of cosmetics can only aggravate the situation. In particular, it is important to remember that retinol is UV sensitive and should not be used if you plan to go out in the sun. That is why it is not recommended to get rid of this problem on your own, but should be done under the supervision and control of a doctor.

How long does mephedrone remain in the body?

In blood

The more a substance enters the body, the higher its concentration in the blood. The rate of entry into this biomaterial depends on the method of use. The highest concentration is observed with intravenous administration.

The rate of elimination of a compound is determined by its half-life. For mephedrone the figure is 2-5 hours. A designer drug can be detected in the blood within 12 to 48 hours.

In urine

Urine is most often used for drug tests. If used once, mephedrone can be detected in biological fluid for up to 48 hours. If a person takes a substance frequently, it accumulates in the body. Therefore, the drug can be detected within 3 days, and sometimes even a week.

In the hair

Mephedrone lasts the longest in hair – up to 90 days. In this case, it does not matter how long the substance was used. Tests will detect a drug even if a person has tried it only once.

In saliva

Mephedrone is a fresh designer drug. There are no exact studies revealing the duration of removal of the substance from saliva, so the period of its presence in biological material is unknown.

Types of wound healing

According to the classification of I.V. Davydkovsky, the following types of wound healing are distinguished:

• closing the defect of the epithelial cover, which occurs when the upper epithelial layer is damaged;
• healing under a scab, or healing without a scar. Observed on mucous membranes in case of minor defects.
• healing by primary intention, or healing without suppuration. Characteristic of wounds with damage to the skin and tissue underneath.
• healing by secondary intention, or healing through suppuration and granulation. Occurs with extensive wounds, accompanied by foreign objects entering the wound, tissue necrosis, microbes and infections.

How to remove mephedrone from the body

At home

The best way is to drink more water. The kidneys will work more actively, and the maximum amount of the substance will be released in the urine. The maximum volume of liquid is 3-3.5 liters. It is worth noting that this can only be used by people with absolutely healthy kidneys.

It is also advised to go in for sports, visit a sauna or steam bath, but this can be dangerous to life and health. Mephedrone harms the heart, so exercise can be fatal.

In the hospital

Effective treatment takes place exclusively in medical institutions. At Dr. Lazarev’s drug treatment clinic, a psychiatrist-narcologist will determine a treatment regimen and prescribe medications, for example, analgesics, antiarrhythmic and antihypertensive drugs, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, and multivitamins.

How to prevent acne

To remove acne and red post-acne, remove traces, treatments in cosmetology and therapy turn out to be very effective. However, in many cases it is easier to prevent the formation of acne and subsequent complications:

• balance your diet, exclude fatty foods, limit your consumption of sugar, tonic drinks, and canned foods;
• use cosmetics suitable for your skin type;
• do not overuse makeup;
• do not squeeze pimples;
• consult a dermatologist.

Mephedrone test

Express tests

Mephedrone in urine is easily determined using pharmacy express tests. This method does not require any special skills; the test is carried out at home. Unfortunately, such tests are not reliable and may not detect the presence of a substance in the urine if the concentration of the drug has decreased.

Medical analysis

You can take a blood and urine test for the presence of mephedrone only in a special laboratory. This method is the most accurate. The possibility of error is almost completely eliminated.

How to quit mephedrone at home

Mephedrone addicts often do not admit the problem, but explain their drug use as a desire to relax. Narcological practice confirms that treating addiction to mephedrone at home is ineffective. To overcome the disease you need:

• medical supervision;
• drug treatment;
• isolation from co-predators;
• help during withdrawal periods.

At Dr. Lazarev’s clinic, addicts will receive effective treatment, support from doctors and psychologists aimed at eliminating physical and psychological cravings for the substance.

How to cure with the drug Curasen

When looking for an option on how to effectively remove post-acne on the face, placental therapy comes first. In particular, dermatologists recommend using the drug CURACEN. Due to the fact that it is made on the basis of human placenta hydrolyzate, it has the following effects:

• deep hydration and nutrition of the skin from the inside, prevention of inflammatory processes;
• increasing elasticity and firmness;
• compaction and alignment, creation of an internal cellular framework;
• smoothing out fine, moderate and deep wrinkles;
• elimination of hyperpigmentation, as well as reducing the severity of dark circles in the lower eyelid area;
• tightening in conditions of gravitational ptosis of soft tissues;
• stimulation of the body’s own synthesis of new cells, as well as acceleration of metabolism;
• assistance in restoring the dermis after aggressive cosmetic procedures or plastic surgery.

Methods of administration

The most popular way to take it is to inhale mephedrone powder. The powder is also diluted in liquid or taken in tablet form, that is, consumed orally. Dealers often mix the substance with sugar and salt.

The intravenous route of administration is the most dangerous, as it causes rapid addiction.

The duration of intoxication depends on the method of consumption:

• Intravenous injections provide immediate euphoria, lasting from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours.
• Intranasal use gives an effect lasting 1-2 hours, after 5-15 minutes.
• Oral administration of the substance into the body maintains the state of intoxication for the longest time - from three to five hours, but it occurs later than other methods of use - after 15-15 minutes.
• Intramuscular and rectal use of mephedrone is also common.