What is MPA? MPA (Methiopropamine), a new psychoactive substance (NPS), is a stimulant drug, sold on its own or within a range of branded products. History MPA was originally discovered in 1942. It is an analogue of methamphetamine (crystal meth).…
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Morning glory
What is morning glory? The seeds of the flowering Morning Glory plant (Ipomoea violacea) contain chemicals similar to LSD. The chemicals differ from plant to plant. There have been very few studies of their effects, and their safety. As with…
Modafinil
Modafinil is a stimulant prescribed by doctors to treat people with chronic sleeping problems such as narcolepsy – where the person can fall asleep at anytime and without warning. It may also be prescribed for sleep apnoea and ADHD. It…
Methoxetamine
Please note that the information on this page (and other DrugSearch pages) is being updated What is Methoxetamine? Methoxetamine (also known as mexxy or MXE) is chemically similar to ketamine and other dissociative anaesthetics and has been marketed as a…
Methamphetamine
See also the DrugSearch page on amphetamines. What is Methamphetamine? Meth, crystal meth, crank, yabba, ice Methamphetamine is a strong form of amphetamine. It comes as powder, crystals or tablets and has a similar euphoric effect to cocaine but a…
Mescaline
What is mescaline? Mescaline is a hallucinogenic drug which comes from the peyote cactus. Peyote contains relatively large quantities (one to six per cent of the plant’s weight) of mescaline. The drug has a long history of use. It is…
Mephedrone, methedrone, methadrone and methylone
meph, m-cat, MCAT, Miaow, miaew, 4-mmc, bubbles, white magic, plant feeder What is Mephedrone? Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) is a stimulant which is closely chemically related to amphetamines. Users report that mephedrone produces a similar experience to drugs like amphetamines, ecstasy or…
MAOIs – Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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Major tranquillisers
What are Major tranquillisers? Major tranquillisers are often called antipsychotic drugs or neuroleptics. They are hardly ever used as street drugs. Antipsychotics are primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, paranoia or disordered thought such as in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Examples…
Magic mushrooms
What are Magic Mushrooms? | Methods of use | History | The law | Price | Effects | Prevalence of use | Harm reduction | Possible medical uses What are Magic Mushrooms? Agaric, Amani, Fly agaric, Liberties, Liberty Caps, Magics,…