Stimulants
Heptedrone (HEP)
Street names: HEP, N-heptyl cathinone, Hepta
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Extended-chain cathinone — stimulant with a longer, smoother profile than mephedrone
- More serotonergic than short-chain cathinones
⚠Key risks
- Part of the 2022+ cathinone wave replacing banned 4-MMC/3-MMC analogues
- Unknown human safety data
- Cardiovascular strain with repeated use
- Often mislabeled by vendors
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart, chest pain
- Overheating
- Anxiety, panic
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heptedrone (HEP) | Not scheduled | Part of the 2022+ cathinone wave replacing banned 4-MMC/3-MMC analogues; Unknown human safety data | RC-market: ~$20–50/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 Heptedrone (HEP) look like?
White crystalline powder; capsules and powder
What are the signs of a Heptedrone (HEP) overdose?
Racing heart, chest pain; Overheating; Anxiety, panic Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Part of the 2022+ cathinone wave replacing banned 4-MMC/3-MMC analogues Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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