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MDPV

WHAT IS MDPV?
MDPV (Methylenedioxypyrovalerone), is produced using a chemical called Pyrovalerone, an illegal Class C drug, developed in the 1960s as an appetite suppressant and to combat fatigue. Pyrovalerone has been chemically altered to produce MDPV which was sold online as a research chemical before it was made illegal in July, 2010.

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

It ranges in colour from a white, light brown or light grey crumbly powder, which will darken slightly, and may lose its potency, when exposed to air.

HOW IS IT USED?

MDPV can be snorted through the nose but it safer to wrap it in a cigarette paper and swallow it (bombed). This will help avoid any potential damage to the nose.

LEGAL STATUS:

Since July, 2010, MDPV and other relate compounds have been illegal, class B drugs.

Possession: 5 years imprisonment, a fine, or both. Supply: 14 years imprisonment, a fine or both.

EFFECTS

  • Increased attention & awareness alertness.
  • Decreased appetite.
  • Peak effects 3-4 hours. Residual effects can last for up to 8 hours.

HOW IS IT USED?

MDPV can be snorted through the nose but it safer to wrap it in a cigarette paper and swallow it (bombed). This will help avoid any potential damage to the nose.

LEGAL STATUS:

Since July, 2010, MDPV and other related compounds have been illegal, class B drugs.

Possession: 5 years imprisonment, a fine, or both. Supply: 14 years imprisonment, a fine or both.

EFFECTS

  • Increased attention & awareness alertness.
  • Decreased appetite.
  • Peak effects 3-4 hours. Residual effects can last for up to 8 hours.

RISKS

  • Increased heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Anxiety, agitation, panic attacks.
  • Psychosis.
  • High doses can produce significant and unpleasant side effects and can be fatal
  • Abrupt cessation from heavy use of MDPV can causes a withdrawal syndrome, with feelings of anxiety and depression.
  • Batches of MDPV have been found to contain other chemicals, so you may not be taking what you think you are. This can lead to effects you were not expecting or overdose.

LONG-TERM EFFECTS:

Unknown.

REDUCE THE RISKS

  • DON’T TAKE IT. NO RISKS, GUARANTEED!
    But if you are still going to use NRG1 the following tips will help you reduce some of the risks.
  • START START LOW AND SLOW
    Take a small amount and wait. Don’t take more because you can’t feel anything happening after half an hour or so. Yes, it could be some blag white powder, or even a completely different substance, but how do you know? Give it time to start. Taking too much too soon could put you on a bad one. Learn to recognise, and handle, the effects.
  • SET LIMITS
    Decide how much you are going to need and try and stick to it. Only carry what you are going to use. The less you take the lower the risks.
  • DON’T DRINK ALCOHOL
    Using stimulants will dehydrate you and can cause you to overheat. This is very dangerous. Mixing them with alcohol will dehydrate you even further, particularly if you are bouncing up and down all night. Drink water or soft drinks and the occasional isotonic sports drinks which contains sugar and salt. Drink about a pint of fluid an hour, but don’t overdo it. Take regular breaks to cool down.
  • DON’T SNORT IT
    Swallowing a capsule or tablet, or powder wrapped in a cigarette paper will avoid damaging your nose.
  • LOOK AFTER YOUR NOSE
    If you do snort, flush your nose with clean water, and make sure you use your own straw or note. Don’t share them with anyone else, they could have all kinds of germs on them.
  • WATCH OUT FOR EACH OTHER
    Don’t use NRG1 on your own. It is always safer to have someone else around, and tell your mates what you have taken.
  • IF YOU START TO FEEL UNWELL
    If you start to feel unwell go to the chill-out area and take a break, maybe sip some water. Take someone with you who can keep an eye on you. If you start to feel worse, getting dizzy, very hot dry skin, or a racing heart, get medical attention immediately and tell them what you have taken. If you are with someone who has taken the knock and you have to leave them alone to go and get help, put them in the recovery position first.
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