Stimulants

Methcathinone (Cat / Ephedrone)

Street names: Cat, Ephedrone, Jeff, Mulka

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⚡What it does

Substance	Class	Top risks	Street price
Methcathinone (Cat / Ephedrone)	Schedule I	Manganese-based home synthesis causes irreversible Parkinson-like brain damage; Binges last days with severe crash	~$20–$60/g in Southern Africa and Eastern Europe
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.

What does Methcathinone (Cat / Ephedrone) look like?

White/off-white powder or damp paste; home-cooked from ephedrine in Russia/Eastern Europe and South Africa

What are the signs of a Methcathinone (Cat / Ephedrone) overdose?

Extreme agitation; Chest pain, racing heart; Hyperthermia, seizures Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Manganese-based home synthesis causes irreversible Parkinson-like brain damage Dependence can develop with regular use.

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