Use of mephedrone is becoming more widespread in the Isle of Man, according to an MHK who pressed for it to be banned.
On April 1, it became illegal to import, possess, or supply the so called 'legal high' drug, or possess it with intent to supply.
At the same time, the United Kingdom's home secretary is vowing to ban the substance, after it was linked to 25 deaths in England and Scotland, although anti-drugs campaigners are warning that replacement 'legal highs' will quickly come along.
North Douglas MHK John Houghton says further legislation is required, and 'crazy chemists' mustn't be allowed to run rings around politicians:
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