Current warnings January 2016
Since the beginning of January 2016, we have analysed a range of different psychoactive substances. In addition to a large number of high-dose ecstasy tablets, several new synthetic substances (NPS) were again identified in "classic" recreational drugs. Clephedrone (4-CMC) was found in a tablet sold as ecstasy and in several samples sold as MDMA. Furthermore, the new synthetic substances 4-Fluoroamphetamine (4-FA) and 3-Methylmethcathinone (3-MMC) were detected in samples brought for analysis as speed. In a trip sold as LSD, the strongly hallucinogenic phenethylamines 25C-NBOMe and 25I-NBOMe identified. Other NPS that were unexpectedly detected in samples were: Penthylon, methiopropamine (MPA), methoxphenidine (MXP), flephedrone and 4-ethylmethcathinone (4-EMC).
All details on the samples classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern can be found at here.
Current warnings December 2015
Since the beginning of December, we have tested a number of substances of particular health concern. In addition to two alleged ecstasy tablets containing the new synthetic substance 4-chloromethamphetamine (4-CMA), there were predominantly very high-dose tablets in circulation. The new synthetic substance alpha-PVP was also identified in a powder passed off as MDMA.
The following link shows in detail all samples that were analysed by checkit! in the period from 1 December 2015 to date and classified as high doses, unexpected or of particular health concern.
Warnings and special results December 2015
Current warnings October 2015
Since the beginning of October, we have again tested a number of substances that pose a particular health risk. Very high doses of ecstasy tablets are still in circulation. In addition, a number of new synthetic substances have again been identified in supposedly classic recreational drugs. The cathinone derivative Diemethylmethcathinone was detected in a supposed ecstasy tablet, among other things. In addition to an unknown substance, the two new synthetic substances 25C-NBOMe and 25B-NBOMe identified.
All samples analysed by checkit! in the period from 1 October 2015 to date and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern are presented in detail under the following link.
Current warnings and special results October 2015
Current warnings September 2015
Since the beginning of September, we have tested a number of substances that pose a particular health risk. Very high-dose ecstasy tablets continue to dominate the market. In addition, new synthetic substances were again identified: on one occasion, the three new synthetic substances 25C-NBOMe + 25I-NBOMe + 25H-NBOMe were detected in a sample sold as LSD. In addition to 25C-NBOMe, 25I-NBOMe was also detected in a powder sold as 25C-NBOMe. Furthermore, the pyrovalerone derivative alpha-PVP was identified in a substance sold as "unknown". In addition, 4-methylamphetamine was detected in a sample submitted as speed.
All samples analysed by checkit! in the period from 1 September 2015 to date and classified as high doses, unexpected or of particular health concern are presented in detail under the following link.
Current warnings and special analysis results September 2015
Attention! Ecstasy with PMMA
Our Swiss colleagues have discovered the particularly harmful substance Paramethoxymethamphetamine (PMMA) identified. It is a pink tablet with the Rolex (crown) logo, which is exclusively PMMA (see photo).
The warning from Safer Party can be found under the following link: http://www.saferparty.ch/tl_files/images/download/file/Warnungen_PDF_2015/PMMA_Juni_2015.pdf
In the past, PMMA/PMA warnings have been repeatedly issued throughout Europe - we have also found PMMA/PMMA in various substances in recent years.
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 PMA/PMMA here: https://checkit.wien/substanzen/pma/
Current warnings July 2015
Since the beginning of July, we have again tested a number of substances that are of particular concern to health. The trend towards (very) high-dose ecstasy tablets continues. Furthermore, in four substances sold as MDMA, we found the new synthetic substance Clephedrone (4-CMC) was detected. In a sample sold as a "research chemical", the new synthetic substance Pentedron identified. The synthetic cathinone derivative was analysed for the first time by checkit! Alpha-PHpP in a supposed mephedrone sample.
The following link provides details of all samples analysed by checkit! in the period from 1 July 2015 to date and classified as high doses, unexpected or of particular health concern.
Attention! Ecstasy with PMMA
In connection with the consumption of alleged ecstasy tablets containing the amphetamine derivative PMMA three deaths were reported in Poland. These were ecstasy tablets with the Superman logo (see image). Tablets with a similar appearance were already in circulation at the end of 2014/beginning of 2015. Consumption of these pills also led to several deaths in the UK at that time. Our warnings and further information can be found under the following links:
https://checkit.wien/aktuelles/achtung-superman-pillen-mit-pmma/
https://checkit.wien/aktuelles/achtung-erneut-superman-pillen-mit-pmma/
You can find information on PMMA here: https://checkit.wien/substanzen/pma/
We strongly advise against the consumption of ecstasy pills with this appearance!
Attention! Emergencies after consumption of incense mixture
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction warns against the incense mixture "Mocarz": in Poland, hundreds of people have been hospitalised with symptoms of poisoning after consuming "Mocarz".
According to information from the National Institute of Medicines in Warsaw, changing ingredients were found in the product, as with other incense blends: JWH-203, JWH-081, JWH-019 (tested in 2010), UR-144 and 5F-AKB48 (tested in 2014) and UR-144 and 5-FUR-144 (XLR-11) (tested in 2015). According to more recent analyses, the synthetic cannabinoid MDMB-CHMICA was detected. The samples used for these analyses came from people with symptoms of intoxication. However, it is not yet clear whether all cases can be linked to the substance MDMB-CHMICA.
We strongly advise against the consumption of "Mocarz"!
Current warnings June 2015
Since the beginning of June, we have tested a number of substances that pose a health risk. Once again, some new psychoactive substances have emerged. The cathinone derivative Methedrone (bk-PMMA) was identified in two powders - one of which was purchased as mephedrone. The new synthetic substance Clephedrone (4-CMC) was detected in two samples sold as MDMA.
In two tablets sold as ecstasy, the cathinone derivative Dimethylmethcathinone (3,4 - DMMC) among other unexpected substances. Among other things, a supposed speed sample was again found to contain 4-Methylamphetamine proven.
Numerous high-dose ecstasy pills are still in circulation, and warnings had to be issued due to their dosage.
The following link lists all samples that have been submitted to us from 01 June 2015 to date. checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern:
Current warnings and special results June 2015
Current warnings May 2015 Part 2
Since mid-May, we have tested a number of substances that pose a particular health risk. This time, too, there were some (very) high-dose ecstasy tablets!
Under the following link, all samples that have been analysed by checkit! since the last use and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern are presented in detail.
Current warnings May 2015 Part 2