Stimulants
4-EMC (4-Ethylmethcathinone)
Street names: 4-EMC, Ethcathinone
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⚡What it does
- Stimulant euphoria, energy
⚠Key risks
- Cathinone harms: cardiovascular, binge psychosis
- Little data
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart
- Paranoia
📋Quick facts
Also known as4-EMC, Ethcathinone
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classSchedule I analog; controlled EU
AppearanceWhite crystals
Street price~$15–$30/g
Legal statusAnalogue US; controlled EU
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: EMCDDA
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-EMC (4-Ethylmethcathinone) | Schedule I analog; controlled EU | Cathinone harms: cardiovascular, binge psychosis; Little data | ~$15–$30/g |
| NEP (N-Ethylpentedrone) | Analog prosecution; controlled several EU | Binge-compulsion like all pentedrone-family cathinones; Psychosis with sleep deprivation | ~$15–$40/g |
| Hexen (N-Ethylhexedrone) | Analog prosecution; controlled several EU | Heavy binge compulsion; Vasoconstriction, cardiovascular strain | ~$15–$35/g |
| Mephedrone (M-Cat / Meow Meow) | Schedule I | Cardiovascular strain — racing heart, overheating; Compulsive redosing drives days-long binges and psychosis | $15–$40/g |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does 4-EMC (4-Ethylmethcathinone) look like?
White crystals
What are the signs of a 4-EMC (4-Ethylmethcathinone) overdose?
Racing heart; Paranoia Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Cathinone harms: cardiovascular, binge psychosis Dependence can develop with regular use.
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