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Various substances sold as cocaine
Risk assessment
In a substance declared as cocaine, a mixture of caffeine, phenacetin, lidocaine, benzocaine and boric acid were detected. There is a risk that a large quantity of extenders will be ingested if the desired cocaine effect is not achieved and consumption continues as a result. These can lead to various side effects such as palpitations and nausea.
Like phenacetin and lidocaine, benzocaine is a local anesthetic.
Boric acid is used in very low concentrations in some eye drops as it has a disinfectant and antiseptic effect. With prolonged or intensive exposure, boric acid can be harmful to health, especially if inhaled or ingested. Animal studies have shown that boric acid can impair fertility. Due to the potential risks, boric acid is now used with caution or no longer used for medical purposes.
In the case of powders and crystalline samples, false declarations occur time and again; it is therefore also essential to have these tested before consumption!
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Safer Use
Analysis
Have your substances tested in a Drug Checking
Testing
If you do not have the possibility to have substances analysed, always test a small amount to avoid overdoses.
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
When snorting or injecting powders, always use your own equipment to avoid infecting yourself or others with diseases.
Disclaimer
If you are in possession of a substance that does not appear on this page, this in no way means that it contains the expected ingredient or that it should be safe. The warnings we publish only refer to the substances listed in our Drug Checking offers, these substances pose a high risk of consumption and should not be consumed. A substance may have the same visual appearance (shape, size, colour, etc.) and yet have different ingredients or a different composition. There is no drug use without risk! Only a complete renunciation of drugs is risk-free! If you still decide to use drugs, you should at least follow the safer use rules.
