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Cocaine sold as MDMA
Risk assessment
This powdered sample declared as MDMA was not MDMA, but a cocaine sample which also contained phenacetin, levamisole and caffeine. This sample was provided by a person who had never consumed MDMA.
Cocaine, like MDMA, belongs to the group of stimulants and also has an uplifting/stimulating effect. However, the person consuming it does not experience the sociability and empathy typical of MDMA, which is why it is possible that an extremely high amount of cocaine could be ingested. Cocaine (when taken orally) is dosed lower than MDMA. The effect occurs more quickly, but lasts less long. Confusion with MDMA can lead to an unpleasant and psychologically overwhelming effect. If additional doses are taken due to the non-MDMA-typical effect, side effects may include cardiac arrhythmia, hallucinations, psychotic episodes, anxiety or restlessness.
Phenacetin and levamisole are regularly used as extenders for cocaine. Both are drugs that are no longer used in human medicine due to undesirable side effects. The caffeine it contains can also lead to increased strain on the cardiovascular system.
With powders and crystalline samples there are always false declarations and impurities; it is therefore 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
Always use your own sniffing utensils when applying powders nasally (sniffing) 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.
