Experts meet to look at mephedrone ban (From York Press)
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This campaign by The Press intends to make the drug mephedrone illegal.
The drug, commonly known as bubbles, meow, meow or M-CAT, which can cost as little as £3 a dose, is becoming increasingly popular among young people in North and East Yorkshire, but its effects can be devastating.
Phone Jennifer Bell at The Press on 01904 653051 ext 315 or email jennifer.bell@thepress.co.uk for further details.
Experts meet to look at mephedrone ban
1:44pm Monday 22nd February 2010 in
EXPERTS were due to meet today to discuss a possible ban of the drug mephedrone.
The substance is one of several “legal highs” being looked at by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
The Press’s Menace of Mephedrone campaign, lobbying for a ban, was launched last month after a Pocklington teenager collapsed after taking it. A York man also had to be brought back to life after collapsing in the city centre.
Home Secretary Alan Johnson has indicated that he may ban the drug early in March.
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