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N-Ethylpentedrone (NEP) sold as 3-MMC
Risk assessment
A sample declared as 3-MMC did not contain 3-MMC, but N-ethylpentedrone (NEP).
N-ethylpentedrone (also known as N-ethyl-nor-pentedrone or NEP) is a stimulant from the cathinone group. N-ethylpentedrone is structurally closely related to pentedrone. The effects of 3-MMC and N-ethylpentedrone are presumably similar due to their chemical relationship. Users report a stimulating, euphoric and slightly entactogenic effect. The side effects when coming down are described by users as unpleasant. The following side effects were also reported: Headaches, anxiety, irritability, depression, drive/motivation difficulties and bouts of weakness. It must also be assumed that the consumption of N-ethylpentedrone can trigger a strong desire for further consumption (craving). There is hardly any reliable information on dosage, side effects, toxicity and long-term consequences.
Due to a lack of scientific studies on N-ethylpentedrone, we advise against consumption!
Misdeclaration of powders and crystalline samples is common, so be sure to have them tested before consumption.
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Safer Use
Analysis
Have your substances tested in a Drug Checking
Testing
If you do not have the possibility to have substances analysed, always test a small amount to avoid overdoses.
Wait and see
Wait 2 hours after oral intake, as there are always powders / crystals in circulation with unexpected active ingredients, which can have a later onset of action.
Utensils
Always use your own sniffing utensils when applying powders nasally (sniffing) to avoid infecting yourself or others with diseases.
Disclaimer
If you are in possession of a substance that does not appear on this page, this in no way means that it contains the expected ingredient or that it should be safe. The warnings we publish only refer to the substances listed in our Drug Checking offers, these substances pose a high risk of consumption and should not be consumed. A substance may have the same visual appearance (shape, size, colour, etc.) and yet have different ingredients or a different composition. There is no drug use without risk! Only a complete renunciation of drugs is risk-free! If you still decide to use drugs, you should at least follow the safer use rules.
