Drug checking results
Current warnings and particularities
10 December 2014
Current warnings December 2014
Since the beginning of December, we have tested a number of substances of concern. A sample submitted as strychnine was categorised as being of particular health concern, as it also contained another strong neurotoxin in addition to strychnine - namely Brucin - was found. A warning also had to be issued about a substance found which, in addition to amphetamine, caffeine and an unknown substance, also contained the opioid Buprenorphine contained. We also tested a range of high-dose ecstasy tablets again this time.
Under the following link, all samples that have been collected from 01.12.2014 to date at checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern.
Current warnings December 2014
1 December 2014
Amsterdam: Acutely life-threatening drugs in circulation
Attention! White heroin sold as cocaine is currently circulating in Amsterdam!
You can find more information in German here: http://www.iamsterdam.com/de-DE/Media-Centre/city-hall/akut-lebensbedrohliche-drogen-im-umlauf
24 November 2014
Current warnings November 2014
Since the beginning of November, we have tested a number of substances that pose a health risk. In addition to numerous high doses ecstasy tablets, we have again analysed several tablets sold as ecstasy, which other ingredients instead of MDMA contained. In addition, the new synthetic substances Pentylone, 25C-NBOMe, 25I-NBOMe, 4-fluoroamphetamine and methoxetamine identified as unexpected admixtures in various substances.
The following link lists all samples that have been submitted to us in the period from 1 November 2014 to date. checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern.
Current warnings November 2014
16 September 2014
Current warnings September 2014
Since the beginning of September, we have tested a number of substances that pose a particular health risk. As in the last few months, some (very) high doses of ecstasy tablets were again included. In addition, we again identified the new psychoactive substance 4-methylamphetamine (4-MA) in a supposed speed sample. Several medical incidents have already occurred across Europe due to 4-MA.
Under the following link, all samples that have been collected from 01.09.2014 to date at checkit! were analysed and classified as unexpected, high-dose or of particular health concern.
Current warnings September 2014
21 August 2014
Attention! Pill with MDMA and PMMA
Our colleagues from Luxembourg analysed a green pill (length 7 mm/thickness 2 mm) in the shape of a clover leaf (see photo), which contained a large amount of MDMA also contains safrole and the particularly harmful substance PMMA (para-methoxymethamphetamine) contains.
We strongly advise against the consumption of pills with this appearance!
If you decide to use synthetic substances - despite the health and legal risks, Have your substances tested!
If this is not possible, follow the safer use rules: test carefully, wait for the effect, don't top up straight away!
You can find more information about PMMA here.
19 August 2014
Current warnings August 2014
Since the beginning of August, we have tested a number of substances of particular health concern. This month again included some high-dose ecstasy pills as well as 2C-B tablets sold as ecstasy. The following link lists all the samples that have been tested in the period from 1 August 2014 to date at checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern.
24. July 2014
Current warnings July 2014
Since the beginning of July, we have tested a number of substances that pose a health risk. As in previous months, numerous ecstasy pills were handed in for analysis, which Very high MDMA dosages have contained! Under the following link, all samples that have been submitted to us in the period from 1 July 2014 to date are listed. checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern.
5. June 2014
Current warnings June 2014
Since the beginning of May, we have tested a number of substances of particular health concern. In two alleged speed samples, the new psychoactive substance 4-Methylamphetamine (4-MA) identified. Several medical incidents have already occurred throughout Europe as a result of 4-MA. We have also identified the new psychoactive substance Pentylon was detected in one sample sold as ketamine and one as MDMA.
Under the following link you will find a detailed presentation of all samples that were analysed by checkit! in the period from 1 May 2014 to date and classified as high doses, unexpected or of particular health concern.