Mephedrone Addiction

Mephedrone, once a legal high in the United Kingdom has now become one of the most commonly used recreational drugs providing similar effects to ecstasy and cocaine. Although reclassified in April 2010 as a Class B drug, long-term mephedrone addiction has continued to significantly increase.

What is Mephedrone?

Mephedrone - also known by it's chemical name 4-methylmethcathinone (or 4-MMC) , is one of a family of stimulant drugs known as cathinones.

These drugs are chemical relatives of the active ingredient found in Khat plants, naturally occurring stimulants used for centuries in some parts of the world.

On the street it's often known as "meow meow" or "MCAT", you might find it sold as a powder and taken either orally, up the nostrils, or in some cases injected into a vein.

The effects of Mephedrone are often compared to a combination of Ecstasy and Cocaine, a rush of confidence and sociability, as well as a feeling of euphoria, all mixed in with a sudden surge of energy and increased heart rate. The brain gets a real boost of the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine - the same systems that stimulant drugs like cocaine and amphetamines hit. It's this similarity that helps explain why Mephedrone has such a high potential for addiction.

Why Is Mephedrone So Addictive?

There are a few key reasons why it can be really challenging to kick the habit once you’ve started.

A rush followed by an abrupt crash: the effects of mephedrone hit you fast and then taper off just as quickly, an hour or two at most, which is one of the reasons people keep hitting the redose button again and again.
Tolerance builds fast. You can develop a total tolerance to mephedrone’s effects in an astonishingly short amount of time
A comedown feels like depression, anxiety and exhaustion.

Lots of people who end up getting addicted to mephedrone describe a pattern of binging for hours or even days straight.

Our Approach to Mephedrone Addiction Treatment

Recovery from mephedrone addiction usually involves two stages which are detox then followed by psychological support. Our team supports you through both:

Medically supervised detox: We help manage the physical and psychological effects of withdrawal
Therapy to address the psychological attachment.
Holistic support including mindfulness and personal training, to help rebuild a healthy routine and a sense of wellbeing without the drug.
Aftercare planning, which is provided to you for 12 months free of charge. This is so you leave with a clear, personalised plan once you've completed treatment.

If you’re currently living with a mephedrone addiction or feel that this could be a possibility for you in the future, our support will help to change your outlook.

Our Treatment for Mephedrone Addiction

Our UK and Spain-based recovery clinics are a safe haven for you. Moving you away from your day-to-day stimuli will support the beginning of your rehabilitation. From there, depending on your personal circumstances, including the severity of your mephedrone addiction, one of our residential treatment programmes will be recommended.

The aim of our highly successful programmes is to help heal your mind and body, moving you away from old habits and removing you from the shackles of your mephedrone addiction.

Within this programme, we will help you understand the underlying connection you have with drug use, followed by ongoing support to help you overcome your mephedrone addiction. If you or someone you know is using mephedrone and are starting to become dependant on the drug, let our experienced, compassionate team help you through this difficult time. Addiction shouldn’t be conquered alone. Let Step One Recovery help you today by taking the first step.

Reach Out To Us Today

Treatment is done on our private estate out on Spain’s Costa Blanca, or at one of our UK clinics.

Each and every treatment is tailored to be just for you. You’ll be here on average for around 28 days, but we can be flexible if your situation calls for it. And right from the very start, be it your first phone call or anything that follows on from that, all communication with us is 100% confidential.

Call us today on +44 (0) 800 012 6006

Mephedrone Addiction FAQs

How do I know if I'm in trouble with mephedrone?

If you keep ending up using it more often than you really mean to, or if you need to take more just to feel the same feeling, or even if you can't imagine going without it, these are signs you may have developed a dependency.

Is mephedrone as addictive as cocaine?

Yes, its comparable because they both have a quick onset, tendency to cause strong cravings and an intense high that's short lived.

How long does treatment take?

Every single person is different, so we'll tailor a plan that's just right for you. Our stays typically work out to be around 28 days and that's typically a mix of detox and psychological support.