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NRG-2

NRG-2 4-Methylethylcathinone (Methylethylcathinone)

Street names

NRG2, Energy 2, Eric 2, 4-Mec, N-Cat

General info

4-Methylethcathinone (4-MEC) is an ethylated analogue of cathinone, similar in structure and activity to Mephedrone, but with an ethyl substituent of the nitrogen atom rather than methyl in Mephedrone.  It has been marketed through the Internet as a new emerging drug under the trade names NRG2 and N-Cat. Like all psychoactive substances, just because it is legal it does not mean that it is safe. There is currently very little information available about this new emerging drug. 

Effects

Reported in drug forums:

  • Similar to but milder than most classic stimulants
  • Euphoria/stimulation
  • Increased energy
  • Mood elevation
  • Relaxation/feeling chilled
  • Empathy
  • Trippy/weird sensations
  • Talkativeness
  • Increased libido 

Risks

Reported through drug forums: 

  • Lethargy after use and cravings
  • Confusion
  • Anxiety
  • Tremor/jitters
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Nasal pain (inhalation)
  • Nystagmus (uncontrolled movement of the eyes) & sweating

Class

Unclassified