1-Phenylethylamine and caffeine sold as amphetamine
Risk assessment
A sample sold as amphetamine did not contain amphetamine, but 1-phenylethylamine and caffeine.
1-Phenylethylamine belongs to the benzylamines and, in contrast to amphetamine, has no psychoactive effect based on the current assessment. However, it was found in experiments that 1-phenylethylamine inhibits the conversion of noradrenaline into adrenaline. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that 1-phenylethylamine could enhance the effects of amphetamine. 1-Phenylethylamine can be used for the synthesis of amphetamine. Completely unknown are the toxicity and long-term effects of 1-phenylethylamine.
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Analysis
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Testing
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Wait and see
Wait 2 hours after oral intake, as there are always powders / crystals in circulation with unexpected active ingredients, which can have a later onset of action.
Utensils
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Disclaimer
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