Stimulants
3-CMC (3-Chloromethcathinone)
Street names: 3-CMC, clophedrone, 3-chloromethcathinone
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- 3-MMC-style stimulation and euphoria, slightly weaker and longer
- 4–6 h duration; the default 'MCAT' in much of 2024–26 Europe
⚠Key risks
- Chlorinated cathinones carry a documented neurotoxicity concern (4-CMC/3-CMC class)
- Sold as or cut into '3-MMC' and 'mephedrone' — users rarely know they have it
- Binge-compulsive dosing; harsh comedowns
- EU ban pushed it to street dealers — purity now a lottery
✚Overdose signs
- Agitation, chest pain, racing pulse
- Overheating, heavy sweating
- Anxiety attacks, paranoia
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-CMC (3-Chloromethcathinone) | EU-wide control | Chlorinated cathinones carry a documented neurotoxicity concern (4-CMC/3-CMC class); Sold as or cut into '3-MMC' and 'mephedrone' — users rarely know they have it | ~€15–30/gram across the EU |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does 3-CMC (3-Chloromethcathinone) look like?
White/off-white crystals or powder; flooded Europe after 4-MMC and 3-MMC were banned — the current 'legal-ish' cathinone
What are the signs of a 3-CMC (3-Chloromethcathinone) overdose?
Agitation, chest pain, racing pulse; Overheating, heavy sweating; Anxiety attacks, paranoia Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Chlorinated cathinones carry a documented neurotoxicity concern (4-CMC/3-CMC class) Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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