Stimulants
Buphedrone
Street names: buphedrone, MAB, α-methylamino-butyrophenone
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⚡What it does
- Milder mephedrone-style stimulation: energy, talkativeness, appetite suppression
- 2–4 h duration
⚠Key risks
- Early-wave cathinone — everything learned from mephedrone applies with less data
- Caustic to the nose; harsh on the cardiovascular system at binge doses
- Compulsive redosing
- No human safety data
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart, high blood pressure
- Agitation, sweating
- Overheating
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buphedrone | Unscheduled | Early-wave cathinone — everything learned from mephedrone applies with less data; Caustic to the nose; harsh on the cardiovascular system at binge doses | ~$20–35/gram |
| 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 Buphedrone look like?
White/off-white crystalline powder; one of the original pre-mephedrone cathinones
What are the signs of a Buphedrone overdose?
Racing heart, high blood pressure; Agitation, sweating; Overheating Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Early-wave cathinone — everything learned from mephedrone applies with less data Dependence can develop with regular use.
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