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Introduction: Synthetic catinones are Objectives: We present a case report of psychotic symptoms resulting from mephedrone use. Methods: A 32-year-old male consults at the emergency department for psychotic symptoms present three days after consuming mephedrone. There is no prior psychiatric history. He refers occasional use of drugs for recreational purposes: cocaine, amphetamines, GHB, mephedrone. Although he has never consulted, he admits previous psychotic experiences, in the context of drug use, specifically by mephedrone. At the moment he reports threats and noises coming from his neighbours' home for the last three days, describing fear for his safety. He also presents insomnia and hyporexia. He confirms mephedrone use, in the context of chemsex. Results: Drug-induced psychotic disorder is diagnosed. Aripiprazole 5mg is indicated and the patient is referred for follow-up. Conclusions: Chemsex is a psychosocial phenomenon growing in Spain, involving the use of psychoactive substances to seek pleasant sensations and facilitate certain sexual practices. Mephedrone is one of the drugs used, and can lead to psychotic symptomatology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]