Mandrax is a small tablet varying in colour that is highly addictive. Mandrax slows down the central Nervous System and has a sedative effect. Originally Mandrax pills were firm and white in colour, with Mx written on the side of the tablet. Currently Mandrax can be freckled, crumbly and may be grey, yellow or white.

How is Mandrax used?

Mandrax is commonly smoked. The Mx tablet is crushed, mixed with dagga and smoked through a pipe or broken bottleneck known as a ‘white pipe’. Mandrax can also be swallowed whole or injected.

Symptoms of Mandrax use:

Headaches
Stomach pain
Weight loss
Red puffy eyes
Clumsiness (decreased alertness)
Decrease in concentration
Restlessness
Increased sleep
Brown/Yellowish marks on hands
Slurred speech
Poor co-ordination

What are the effects of Mandrax?

Relaxation – feeling happy (or laughing), calm and carefree
Confusion
Aggression – when the high wears off
Nausea and vomiting
Falling over and passing out
Sleep

What are the long-term effects?

Risk of addiction – tolerance is built up rapidly
Decreased immune system
Convulsions
Mental and physical deterioration
Breathing becomes slower leading to respiratory failure, comas or death.

What happens when you STOP using?

Headaches – a ‘hangover’ feeling
Insomnia – problems sleeping
Anxiety
Nervousness
Irritability and aggression
Change in appetite