Talk:Methylenedioxypyrovalerone

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MDPV is apparently legal in the US, as it's an analogue of a schedule 5 controlled substance and thus does not fall under the Federal Analog Act. However, I can't figure out how to re-word the first sentence under "legality" so it reads nicely... just wanted to mention this so someone with better English skills that mine might want to have a go. 24.16.64.228

I softened the statement from the chemical being "highly addictive" to match that there are anecdotal reports of addiction potential with higher doses. Very little is known about "research chemicals," and it's hasty to say that it's definitely addictive without laboratory trials.

^^ Sounds like a plan, although I'd harden that up slightly -- there are anecdotal reports of *addiction*, not addiction potential. But I'll leave it alone meself... it's sort of irrelevant anyway as long as MDPV remains unobtainium as it is right now. jkl_sem

Analog Act

Why hasn't the bit about it being "likely to be considered a Controlled Substance Analog" been taken out yet? Even if it isn't an analog of a Sch. V substance (haven't researched that), it has more than 3 substitutions on the MDMA backbone and by the case law of that case involving AMT as a DMT analog it'd be safely out of DEA jurisdiction, no?

^^^ I'd like to know that myself, I seem to recall editing the article to state that it does NOT fit the U.S. analog act (due to being an analog of a Sched. V controlled substance - I *have* researched that). But if someone is so determined to make it look illegal, far be it from me to interfere - maybe they have an ulterior motive? If the person who changed it back to "controlled" is reading this, pls contact me and explain - thanks in advance. jkl_sem (talk)

Edit: Also, the article contradicts itself, first mentioning how dissimilar MDPV is from MDMA and methamphetamine, then saying it has a close resemblance to scheduled chemicals. We really need to clear this up soon. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.166.85.40 (talk) 04:37, 13 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Popularity

Seems MDPV is enjoying a resurgence on the RC market. Anyone know what its current popularity looks like? I wouldn't be surprised if this substance takes the RC market by storm, as its effects can be both enjoyable and tend strongly toward the habitual. Any opinions? jkl_sem (talk)