25 April 2012

Attention! 4-Methylamphetamine in speed samples!

During the last drug checking mission, we analysed four samples that were handed in as "speed" and contained, among other things, phenethylamine 4-Methylamphetamine (4-MA) contained. In connection with 4-methylamphetamine (4-MA), there were already reports last year of Poisonings or unexplained deaths in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK. Two further deaths have just been reported in Belgium in connection with the consumption of 4-methylamphetamine (4-MA). The substance has now been identified by us for the first time in four samples. In addition to 4-methylamphetamine (24 mg/g), one sample also contained amphetamine (95 mg/g), caffeine (65 mg/g) and ephedrine (16 mg/g). The remaining three samples are currently being re-analysed - the exact results will follow shortly.

4-MA is a hitherto very unexplored substance about which there is hardly any information. It is therefore difficult to estimate how toxic the substance is and in what dosage it poses a serious health risk. For this reason, we strongly advise against the consumption of 4-MA!

If you decide to use psychoactive substances despite the health and legal risks, have your substances tested if possible! Due to the current situation, we can temporarily accept psychoactive substances in powder form for analysis at our home base.
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