Naphyrone is normally found as a fine white or off-white/yellow powder.

Naphyrone is is usually snorted like powder cocaine or swallowed (‘bombed’) in wraps of paper. When naphyrone was sold over the internet as a ‘legal high’, it was often described as a plant food, research chemicals or bath salts, and ‘not for human consumption’. It was sold at between £15 and £25 a gram.

What are the effects of naphyrone?

Naphyrone does not have a long history of use, so there is little evidence of its short and long term effects. As naphyrone is related to the cathinones it can be assumed that it is likely to share the same effects as other cathinones, such as euphoria, talkativeness, alertness and feelings of empathy.

What are the risks of taking naphyrone?

Naphyrone does not have a long history of use, but it’s likely to share the same risks as other cathinones such as insomnia, loss of short-term memory, vertigo, grinding of teeth and sweating.

Here’s what it may do to you:

• It can cause feelings of anxiety and paranoia.
• It can overstimulate the heart and circulatory system, causing damage such as high blood pressure and possibly heart attacks.
• It can over-excite the nervous system, which can lead to fits.
• Other risks include reduced inhibitions leading to risky behaviours, such as unprotected sex.
• Mixing naphyrone with alcohol can have serious consequences – the chances of suffering negative effects or dying are usually increased when these types of substances are mixed.

Naphyrone and alcohol

Its use may lead to seizures, coma and even death.

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Can you get addicted to Naphyrone?

Although there is little evidence on naphyrone, like other cathinones it is very likely to be able to create a state of psychological dependence, with increased use associated with increased health harms.

Naphyrone and the law

• Naphyrone is a Class B drug which means that it’s illegal to have for yourself, give away or sell.
• Possession can get you up to five years in prison and/or an unlimited fine.
• Supplying someone else, even your friends, can get you 14 years in jail and/or an unlimited fine.

What if you’re caught?

• If the Police catch you with naphyrone, they’ll always take some action. This could be a formal caution, or arrest and possible conviction.
• A conviction for a drug-related offence could have a serious impact. It can stop you visiting certain countries – for example the United States – and limit the types of jobs you can apply for.

Did you know?

• Like drinking and driving, driving while high is illegal – and you can still be unfit to drive the day after using. You can get a heavy fine, be disqualified from driving or even go to prison.
• Allowing other people to use naphyrone in your house or any other premises is illegal. If the police catch someone using naphyrone in a club they can prosecute the landlord, club owner or person holding the party.