Lidocaine sold as 3-MMC
Risk assessment
This sample, sold as 3-MMC , did not contain 3-MMC but the local anesthetic lidocaine.
3-MMC is dosed much lower than lidocaine, so the risk of an overdose in the event of a mix-up is rather low. Like all local anaesthetics, lidocaine can cause the following side effects: effects on the central nervous system (e.g. restlessness, seizures, etc.), the heart (arrhythmia), a drop in blood pressure and allergic reactions. Lidocaine has no psychoactive effect and is sometimes used as a cocaine diluent due to its local anesthetic effect.
Intravenous consumption of lidocaine is particularly dangerous. This can lead to a so-called AV block and thus to a slowed heartbeat (bradycardia, bradyarrhythmia). In extreme cases, the ventricles can stop completely, which is life-threatening without medical treatment.
With powders and crystals, false declarations occur time and again; therefore, be sure to have these substances tested!
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Analysis
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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
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