Current warnings June 2011 (Part 2)
ChEck iT! at the last event on 17 and 18 June 2011. 84 samples of alleged psychoactive substances. A number of samples had to be cancelled due to unexpected and/or ingredients of particular concern to health be specially warned. A detailed description of the warnings and the unexpected results can be found here. Unfortunately without photos this time due to a technical problem;-( Sorry!
Current warnings June 2011 (Part 1)
A busy event weekend lies behind us. At the last event, we organised a total of 148 samples of supposedly psychoactive substances. Before a number of samples were taken, we had to stop testing due to various ingredients and substance mixtures that are harmful to health warn. The exact description of the tablets of particular concern and a description of the other warnings can be found here.
Warning from Norway: PMMA in XTC !
A large quantity of ecstasy tablets was confiscated in Norway. In addition to small amounts of MDMA and methamphetamine, the tablets contained a substance that is particularly dangerous to health PMMA (para-methoxymethamphetamine).
All tablets are pink and have a crown logo on the front. There is a fracture groove on the back.
Since July 2010, 16 deaths have been reported in Norway in connection with PMMA consumption - the last four cases in the spring of this year. In most cases, PMMA appears to have been the cause of death. In Austria, too, there has already been one death in connection with PMMA consumption this year (see news item from 9 March 2011).
The risk of overdosing is very high with PMA/PMMA, as the psychoactive effect starts later and is also less pronounced than the expected effects after MDMA consumption at the same dosage (you can find more information on effects on our homepage under substances). The only reliable way to find out the ingredients of a tablet is to have the pill analysed. If this is not possible, test carefully - i.e. only consume small amounts and allow several hours to pass before topping up!
Current warnings March 2011
ChEck iT! has organised a series of events at the last event on 10.03.2011. substances of health concern tested. Among other things, two years ago Tablets sold as ecstasy be warned. Also three samples sold as speed were categorised as being of particular health concern, as other psychoactive substances were identified in addition to amphetamine. Two warnings were also issued due to powder passed off as "cocaine". posted. Both samples contained - as is now unfortunately not uncommon - levamisole and phenacetin, among other things. You can find a detailed description of all the warnings and the unexpected ingredients here here.
Death in connection with PMMA !
Death in connection with PMMA
ChEck iT! repeatedly warns of substances that are particularly harmful to health, such as a sample sold as speed in January 2011, which contained PMA and bk-MBDB instead of amphetamine.
As has only now become known, in January 2011 there was an accident in Austria. Death in connection with PMMA
(para-methoxymethamphetamine)! The white powder was probably as Speed purchased in Vienna and consumed nasally and contained, in addition to PMMA also 3',4'-Methylenedioxy-α-pyrrolidinobutiophenone (MDPBP), a substance that was found in Austria for the first time.
Recently, there have been repeated warnings about PMA and PMMA; in autumn 2010, several deaths were reported in Norway in connection with PMMA, in the Netherlands tablets containing PMMA were seized in November and Check iT! last analysed a speed sample containing PMA in January 2011, as mentioned above. So: PMA/PMMA can be found both in powder and in tablets.
Unfortunately, this shows once again that it is really important to have your substances tested! If this is not possible, test carefully, i.e. consume only small amounts and allow several hours to pass before topping up!!!
You can find information on PMA/PMMA on our homepage under Substances / Synthetic drugs!
Current warnings January 2011
ChEck iT! During the last weekend of operations on 21 and 22 January 2011, in addition to the PMA warning listed below a number of health hazards Substances tested: including several tablets bought as "ecstasy" in which piperazine or other ingredients were detected instead of MDMA. Some cocaine samples also had to be warned again due to various admixtures. One Precise display of all warnings and unexpected ingredients you will find here.
!!! Warning !!! PMA !!!
22.01.2011
!!!!!!!WARNING!!!!!!! PMA!!!!!
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We found PMA in a speed sample on 21 January 2011. The sample also contained bk-MBDB.
!!!We therefore strongly advise from the consumption of untested speed!!!
!!!Caution, the effect of the PMA-containing speed may NOT initially differ from conventional speed, as bk-MBDB can have a speed-like effect!!!!
Approximately one hour after taking PMA, blood pressure and body temperature rise suddenly and sharply. As users rarely know that they are consuming PMA, it can happen that they continue to consume it even before these symptoms appear. This mistake can be life-threatening. Many people around the world have already died from PMA. It should also be noted that PMA in powder form is very difficult to dose, as it is toxic even in small quantities!
If you consume speed despite the high health risk, only consume small amounts and allow several hours to pass before topping up!!!
How do I recognise a PMA overdose?
Heavy sweating, body temperature up to over 40 degrees, severe muscle cramps, rise in blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, rapid but heavy breathing, limbs falling asleep, erratic movement of the eyes;
If PMA ingestion is suspected, call the emergency services immediately (144)!
You can find more information about PMA on this website directly under the button "Substances" and then "Synthetic substances".
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Warnings December 2010
During the last mission on 17 December 2010, we tested 15 allegedly psychoactive substances, of which we had to warn against eight samples because of ingredients that were particularly harmful to health. A detailed description of all warnings and unexpected ingredients can be found here.
Attention !!! PMA or PMMA in the Netherlands & Norway !
16.11.2010
Attention!!! PMA and PMMA in the Netherlands and Norway
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In the Netherlands PMA (para-methoxyamphetamine) in powder (sold as amphetamine) identified. At the same time, a link was identified in Norway between PMMA (para-methoxymethamphetamine) and recent overdoses resulting in death.
In addition, in the Netherlands Tablets (sold as ecstasy) emerged, which are about 100 mg PMMA contain. Even if there are no reports from other countries to date, it cannot be ruled out that these tablets or powders could also reach Austria.
The tablet found in the Netherlands is white/beige and has a shamrock logo on the front, is 5 mm thick and has a diameter of 9 mm.
In Austria, PMA was identified for the last time in summer 2009 in some samples from ChEck iT!
Approximately one hour after taking PMA, blood pressure and body temperature rise suddenly and sharply. As users rarely realise that they are taking PMA and not ecstasy, it can happen that they "throw it in" even before the symptoms appear, and this mistake can be life-threatening. Many people around the world have already died from PMA.
If you have consumed an ecstasy tablet or powder and you don't feel any effect, don't throw it away!!!
You can find more information about PMA/PMMA on this website directly under the button "Substances" and then "Synthetic substances".
Warnings October 2010 Part 2
ChEck iT! tested a total of nine samples of allegedly psychoactive substances during the last operation on 30 October 2010. You can find a detailed description here.