Current warnings January 2015
Since the beginning of the year, we have tested a number of substances that are of particular concern to health. As before (Very) high-dose ecstasy tablets in circulation, as well as tablets sold as ecstasy, which other ingredients instead of/in addition to MDMA contained. In addition, the new synthetic substances Pentedron and 4-Methylamphetamine were identified as unexpected substances in alleged speed samples. Other new synthetic substances that were detected were Methiopropamine (in a substance delivered as cocaine) and MDPBP (in a supposed ketamine sample).
Here all samples that have been submitted in the period from 01.01.2015 to date to checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern.
Attention! Superman pills with PMMA again
Our Spanish colleagues from Energy Control have analysed the Superman pills analysed, which instead of MDMA contained a large quantity of the particularly harmful substance PMMA (140 mg) and Amphetamine (6 mg) contained. This pill is orange and has the Superman logo on the front; there is no logo or break groove on the back.
In December/January we already warned about similar looking pills that also contained PMMA in large quantities. These pills are pink in colour and have the Superman logo on both the front and the back. According to media reports, there have already been some deaths in connection with these pills.
You can find the warning about these pills here: https://checkit.wien/aktuelles/achtung-superman-pillen-mit-pmma/
We strongly advise against the consumption of these pills!!!
You can find more information about PMMA on our homepage here: https://checkit.wien/substanzen/pma/
Attention!!! Superman pills with PMMA
Attention! These Superman pills were tested in Amsterdam (back side the same as front side), which instead of MDMA contain the substance PMMA (173 mg) + a small amount of amphetamine, which is particularly harmful to health! 173 mg is a potentially lethal dose!
According to media reports from Great Britain, 4 people have already died there after consuming pills with this appearance.
We strongly advise against the consumption of these pills!!!
You can find more information about PMMA on our homepage here: https://checkit.wien/substanzen/pma/
Current warnings December 2014 Part 2
Since the beginning of December, we have tested a number of substances of concern. In addition to numerous (very) high doses ecstasy tablets, we have again analysed several tablets sold as ecstasy, which other ingredients instead of/in addition to MDMA contained. In addition, the new synthetic substances Pentedron and Ethylon were identified as unexpected substances in suspected MDMA samples. In one sample submitted as 2C-I, we were able to identify 25C-NBOMe and 25I-NBOMethe new psychoactive substance 25H-NBOMe for the first time.
Under the following link, all samples that have been collected from 08.12.2014 to date at checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern.
Current warnings December 2014 Part 2
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
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
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
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
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.
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.