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* [[#2C-B (& other 2C-type drugs)|2C-B (& other 2C-type drugs)]]
 
* [[#Alcohol|Alcohol]]
 
* [[#Alcohol|Alcohol]]
 
* [[#Alprazolam|Alprazolam]]
 
* [[#Alprazolam|Alprazolam]]
 
* [[#Amphetamines|Amphetamines]]
 
* [[#Amphetamines|Amphetamines]]
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* [[#AMT|AMT]]
 
* [[#Anabolic steroids|Anabolic steroids]]
 
* [[#Anabolic steroids|Anabolic steroids]]
 
* [[#Benzodiazepines|Benzodiazepines]]
 
* [[#Benzodiazepines|Benzodiazepines]]
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* [[#Betel nut|Betel nut]]
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* [[#Buprenorphine|Buprenorphine]]
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* [[#BZP|BZP]]
 
* [[#Caffeine|Caffeine]]
 
* [[#Caffeine|Caffeine]]
 
* [[#Citalopram|Citalopram]]
 
* [[#Citalopram|Citalopram]]
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* [[#Codeine|Codeine]]
 
* [[#Codeine|Codeine]]
 
* [[#Dimethyltryptamine|Dimethyltryptamine]]
 
* [[#Dimethyltryptamine|Dimethyltryptamine]]
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* [[#DXM|DXM]]
 
* [[#Ecstasy|Ecstasy]]
 
* [[#Ecstasy|Ecstasy]]
 
* [[#Gabapentin|Gabapentin]]
 
* [[#Gabapentin|Gabapentin]]
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* [[#LSD|LSD]]
 
* [[#LSD|LSD]]
 
* [[#Marijuana|Marijuana]]
 
* [[#Marijuana|Marijuana]]
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* [[#mCPP|mCPP]]
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* [[#MDA|MDA]]
 
* [[#Mephedrone|Mephedrone]]
 
* [[#Mephedrone|Mephedrone]]
 
* [[#Mescaline|Mescaline]]
 
* [[#Mescaline|Mescaline]]
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* [[#Methadone|Methadone]]
 
* [[#Methamphetamine|Methamphetamine]]
 
* [[#Methamphetamine|Methamphetamine]]
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* [[#Methoxetamine|Methoxetamine]]
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* [[#Methylone|Methylone]]
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* [[#Methylphenidate|Methylphenidate]]
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* [[#Morphine|Morphine]]
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* [[#Naltrexone|Naltrexone]]
 
* [[#New psychoactive substances|New psychoactive substances]]
 
* [[#New psychoactive substances|New psychoactive substances]]
 
* [[#Nitrites|Nitrites]]
 
* [[#Nitrites|Nitrites]]
 
* [[#Nitrous oxide|Nitrous oxide]]
 
* [[#Nitrous oxide|Nitrous oxide]]
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* [[#NRG-1|NRG-1]]
 
* [[#Opium|Opium]]
 
* [[#Opium|Opium]]
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* [[#Oxycodone|Oxycodone]]
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* [[#Phenazepam|Phenazepam]]
 
* [[#Phencyclidine|Phencyclidine]]
 
* [[#Phencyclidine|Phencyclidine]]
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* [[#Phenobarbital|Phenobarbital]]
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* [[#Piperazines|Piperazines]]
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* [[#PMMA/PMA|PMMA/PMA]]
 
* [[#Psilocybin|Psilocybin]]
 
* [[#Psilocybin|Psilocybin]]
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* [[#Rohypnol|Rohypnol]]
 
* [[#Salvia divinorum|Salvia divinorum]]
 
* [[#Salvia divinorum|Salvia divinorum]]
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* [[#Suboxone|Suboxone]]
 
* [[#Synthetic cannabinoids|Synthetic cannabinoids]]
 
* [[#Synthetic cannabinoids|Synthetic cannabinoids]]
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* [[#TFMPP|TFMPP]]
 
* [[#Tobacco|Tobacco]]
 
* [[#Tobacco|Tobacco]]
 
* [[#Tramadol|Tramadol]]
 
* [[#Tramadol|Tramadol]]
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* [[#Zopiclone|Zopiclone]]
  
  
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== 2C-B (& other 2C-type drugs) ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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Effects are similar to, but less intense than, [[LSD]] and [[mushrooms]] -
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* senses become distorted - e.g. you may taste things that you can see…
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* changes to time, space and meaning,
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* [[hallucination]]s,
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* altered state of consciousness,
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* mild euphoria,
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* distortions in the perception of time.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* unwanted visions and distorted thoughts can be frightening - '[[bad trip]]',
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* can negatively affect people who have mental health problems,
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* feelings of general discomfort,
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* [[nausea]],
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* vomiting,
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* itching,
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* prolonged tensing of muscles and shuddering,
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* headaches,
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* irritability,
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* [[diarrhoea]].
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See [[2C-B (& other 2C-type drugs)]] for further details.
  
 
== Alcohol ==
 
== Alcohol ==
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See [[Amphetamines]] for further details.
 
See [[Amphetamines]] for further details.
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== AMT ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* stimulation,
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* mood enhancement,
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* empathogenic properties,
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* occasional audio and visual experiences.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* anxiety,
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* nervousness,
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* blurred vision,
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* nausea,
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* vomiting (common),
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* tension headaches,
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* occasional muscular aches.
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See [[AMT]] for further details.
  
 
== Anabolic steroids ==
 
== Anabolic steroids ==
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See [[Benzodiazepines]] for further details.
 
See [[Benzodiazepines]] for further details.
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== Betel nut ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* mild euphoria,
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* greater energy,
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* reduced fatigue,
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* talkativeness,
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* excitability.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* discolouration of teeth and gums, sometimes turning them reddish-brown,
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* mouth ulcers and gum disease,
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* oral cancers or sub mucous fibrosis,
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* stomach ulcers,
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* heart disease.
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See [[Betel nut]] for further details.
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== Buprenorphine ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* euphoria,
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* reduced anxiety,
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* relaxation.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* drowsiness,
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* confusion,
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* disorientation.
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See [[Buprenorphine]] for further details.
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== BZP ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* similar to amphetamines,
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* wakefulness,
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* [[euphoria]],
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* feelings of being alert,
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* full of energy.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* mild headaches,
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* extreme fatigue but inability to sleep,
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* nausea,
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* vomiting,
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* stomach pain,
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* dry mouth,
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* agitation,
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* anxiety,
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* irregular heartbeat,
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* diarrhoea,
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* allergic reactions,
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* fever,
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* fits.
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See [[BZP]] for further information.
  
 
== Caffeine ==
 
== Caffeine ==
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See [[Dimethyltryptamine]] for further details.
 
See [[Dimethyltryptamine]] for further details.
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== DXM ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* euphoria,
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* mood lift,
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* increased giggling and laughing,
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* dissociation of mind from body,
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* creative dream-like experiences,
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* increased tactile sensation.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* vomiting,
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* dizziness,
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* body itching,
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* rash, red blotchy skin,
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* diarrhoea,
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* fever,
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* tachycardia.
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See [[DXM]] for further details.
  
 
== Ecstasy ==
 
== Ecstasy ==
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See [[Marijuana]] for further details.
 
See [[Marijuana]] for further details.
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== mCPP ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* sense of euphoria,
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* feelings of empathy.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* raised blood pressure,
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* raised body temperature,
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* 'comedown' (usually depressed and tired feeling) as effects wear off.
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See [[mCPP]] for further details.
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== MDA ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* visual hallucinations,
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* euphoria,
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* heightened feelings of intimacy.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* anxiety,
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* panic attacks,
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* sweating.
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See [[MDA]] for further details.
  
 
== Mephedrone ==
 
== Mephedrone ==
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See [[Mescaline]] for further details.
 
See [[Mescaline]] for further details.
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== Methadone ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* long-lasting and smooth action,
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* prevents heroin withdrawal symptoms.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* none of the pleasurable effects attributed to recreational opiate use,
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* light-headedness,
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* dizziness,
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* sweating,
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* dry mouth,
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* nausea,
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* vomiting,
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* drowsiness.
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See [[Methadone]] for further details.
  
 
== Methamphetamine ==
 
== Methamphetamine ==
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See [[Methamphetamine]] for further details.
 
See [[Methamphetamine]] for further details.
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== Methoxetamine ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* distortion of senses,
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* dissociative state (feeling of detachment from the body and the wider world),
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* euphoria,
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* warmth and detachment,
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* calmness,
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* reduced anxiety.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* blurred vision,
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* sometimes nausea and headaches,
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* may cause memory problems if used long-term.
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See [[Methoxetamine]] for further details.
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== Methylone ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* euphoria,
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* stimulation,
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* feeling of 'one-ness',
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* empathy.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* muscle tension,
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* nausea and vomiting,
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* increased heart rate,
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* dizziness and confusion,
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* teeth-grinding ('gurning').
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See [[Methylone]] for further details
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== Methylphenidate ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* increased alertness,
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* euphoria,
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* increased motivation,
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* abundance of energy.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* increased body temperature,
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* tachycardia,
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* hypertension,
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* dehydration,
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* paranoia,
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* racing thoughts,
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* insomnia.
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See [[Methylphenidate]] for further details.
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== Morphine ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* very effective painkiller (often the only effective pain relief for chronic pain syndromes),
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* wide range of formulations available,
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* euphoria,
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* relaxation,
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* decreased anxiety.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* large dose usually required,
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* short-acting,
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* very 'prickly' when injected,
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* dose increases usually required (variable 'ceiling' dose),
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* doctors often reluctant to prescribe,
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* sweating,
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* nausea,
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* vomiting,
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* drowsiness,
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* respiratory depression,
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* constipation.
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See [[Morphine]] for further details.
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== Naltrexone ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* least painful detox yet,
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* symptoms abate very quickly.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* cost,
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* [[NHS]] licensing in most cases when medicated.
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See [[Naltrexone]] for further details.
  
 
== New psychoactive substances ==
 
== New psychoactive substances ==
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See [[Nitrous oxide]] for further details.
 
See [[Nitrous oxide]] for further details.
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== NRG-1 ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* excitable,
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* wakefulness,
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* increased awareness of surroundings,
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* stimulation,
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* prolonged wakefulness,
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* alertness,
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* urge to talk.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* insomnia,
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* lack of appetite and concentration,
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* memory problems with frequent use.
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See [[NRG-1]] for further details.
  
 
== Opium ==
 
== Opium ==
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See [[Opium]] for further details.
 
See [[Opium]] for further details.
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== Oxycodone ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* euphoria,
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* pain relief,
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* perceptions of less physical pain,
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* euphoria,
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* release of muscular tension,
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* mental calm or relaxation.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* nausea,
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* constipation,
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* CNS depression,
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* drowsiness,
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* sweating,
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* dizziness,
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* vomiting,
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* slowed or difficult breathing,
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* confusion,
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* alternating periods of sleep and consciousness.
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See [[Oxycodone]] for further details.
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== Phenazepam ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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At low doses -
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* relaxing,
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* helps with sleep,
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* relaxation,
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* relief of tension,
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* relief of anxiety.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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At higher doses -
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* dizziness
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* loss of memory (can be very profound at high doses),
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* loss of coordination,
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* drowsiness,
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* light-headedness,
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* confusion,
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* forgetfulness,
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* hiccups.
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See [[Phenazepam]] for further details.
  
 
== Phencyclidine ==
 
== Phencyclidine ==
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See [[Phencyclidine]] for further details.
 
See [[Phencyclidine]] for further details.
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== Phenobarbital ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* euphoric feelings,
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* reduced inhibition,
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* feelings of calm/relaxation,
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* increased ability to sleep.
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See [[Phenobarbital]] for further details.
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== Piperazines ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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==== BZP -  similar to amphetamines ====
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* wakefulness,
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* euphoria.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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==== BZP ====
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* mild headaches,
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* fatigue,
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* insomnia,
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* nausea,
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* vomiting,
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* stomach pain,
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* dry mouth,
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* agitation,
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* anxiety,
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* irregular heartbeat,
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* diarrhoea,
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* allergic reactions,
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* fever,
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* fits.
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See [[Piperazines]] for further details.
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== PMMA/PMA ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* increase in energy,
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* minor visuals.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* hallucinations,
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* convulsions,
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* respiratory distress.
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See [[PMMA/PMA]] for further details.
  
 
== Psilocybin ==
 
== Psilocybin ==
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See [[Psilocybin]] for further details.
 
See [[Psilocybin]] for further details.
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== Rohypnol ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* relaxing,
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* sleepy,
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* reduced anxiety.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* aggressive behaviour,
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* deep and intense memory loss,
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* complete loss of movement and lack of coordination potentially leaving users very vulnerable.
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See [[Rohypnol]] for further details.
  
 
== Salvia divinorum ==
 
== Salvia divinorum ==
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See [[Salvia divinorum]] for further details.
 
See [[Salvia divinorum]] for further details.
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== Suboxone ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* long-lasting,
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* less drowsy than methadone,
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* forces user into full withdrawal,
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* euphoria,
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* reduced anxiety,
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* relaxation,
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* feelings of euphoria,
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* feelings of calm and well-being,
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* reduced sensations of physical pain,
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* reduced cravings for other opiates.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* none of the pleasurable effects attributed to recreational opiate use,
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* cannot use heroin or other opiates on top,
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* headache,
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* nausea,
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* insomnia,
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* sweating.
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See [[Suboxone]] for further details.
  
 
== Synthetic cannabinoids ==
 
== Synthetic cannabinoids ==
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See [[Synthetic cannabinoids]] for further details.
 
See [[Synthetic cannabinoids]] for further details.
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== TFMPP ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* mildly hallucinogenic - i.e. changes the way your brain sees things (when used alone at higher doses),
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* in combination with [[BZP]], similar to [[MDMA]] ([[ecstasy]]).
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* migraines,
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* muscle pain,
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* nausea,
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* insomnia.
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See [[TFMPP]] for further details.
  
 
== Tobacco ==
 
== Tobacco ==
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See [[Tramadol]] for further details.
 
See [[Tramadol]] for further details.
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== Zopiclone ==
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=== Sought after effects ===
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* relaxation,
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* euphoria,
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* sleepiness.
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=== Undesired effects ===
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* amnesia,
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* depression,
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* cognitive impairment (confusion).
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See [[Zopiclone]] for further details.
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2C-B (& other 2C-type drugs)

Sought after effects

Effects are similar to, but less intense than, LSD and mushrooms -

  • senses become distorted - e.g. you may taste things that you can see…
  • changes to time, space and meaning,
  • hallucinations,
  • altered state of consciousness,
  • mild euphoria,
  • distortions in the perception of time.

Undesired effects

  • unwanted visions and distorted thoughts can be frightening - 'bad trip',
  • can negatively affect people who have mental health problems,
  • feelings of general discomfort,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • itching,
  • prolonged tensing of muscles and shuddering,
  • headaches,
  • irritability,
  • diarrhoea.

See 2C-B (& other 2C-type drugs) for further details.

Alcohol

Sought after effects

  • relaxed feeling,
  • enables people to enjoy socialising,
  • release pent-up aggression,
  • mild intoxication,
  • cheerfulness,
  • relaxation.

Undesired effects

  • weakens bodily control and coordination,
  • blurred vision,
  • slurred speech,
  • decreased sexual performance,
  • dehydration,
  • disinhibition,
  • confusion.

See Alcohol for further details.

Alprazolam

Sought after effects

  • relaxation,
  • sleepiness,
  • occasional mild euphoria (happiness),
  • feelings of peace and tranquility,
  • relaxation of the body and mind,
  • improved sleep.

Undesired effects

  • drowsiness,
  • dizziness/loss of coordination,
  • headaches,
  • sometimes mild amnesia,
  • problems with speech and coordination,
  • feeling dizzy and disoriented,
  • poor memory and concentration,
  • reduced blood pressure,
  • reduced respiration rate.

See Alprazolam for further details.

Amphetamines

Sought after effects

  • increased energy,
  • increased sex drive,
  • euphoria (intense happiness) at higher doses,
  • alertness,
  • confidence.

Undesired effects

  • reduced appetite,
  • restlessness,
  • loss of coordination (at higher doses),
  • insomnia,
  • loss of appetite,
  • dry mouth.

See Amphetamines for further details.

AMT

Sought after effects

  • stimulation,
  • mood enhancement,
  • empathogenic properties,
  • occasional audio and visual experiences.

Undesired effects

  • anxiety,
  • nervousness,
  • blurred vision,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting (common),
  • tension headaches,
  • occasional muscular aches.

See AMT for further details.

Anabolic steroids

Sought after effects

  • assists the male sexual function,
  • enhances libido,
  • increases production of red blood cells (good for building muscles),
  • enhanced muscle mass,
  • enhanced performance,
  • greater physical definition.

Undesired effects

  • high blood pressure,
  • liver damage (especially tablet form),
  • can reduce testicle size,
  • inability to get an erection,
  • sterility/impotence,
  • shrinking and hardening of testicles,
  • breast enlargement,
  • enlarged clitoris,
  • disruption to menstrual cycle,
  • growth of facial hair,
  • acne,
  • deepening of the voice.

See Anabolic_Steroids for further details.

Benzodiazepines

Sought after effects

  • calm and relaxed,
  • induces long periods of sleep,
  • relaxation,
  • reduced anxiety,
  • euphoria.

Undesired effects

  • short-term memory loss,
  • reduced mental alertness,
  • anxiety,
  • drowsiness,
  • light-headedness,
  • loss of coordination,
  • confusion.

See Benzodiazepines for further details.

Betel nut

Sought after effects

  • mild euphoria,
  • greater energy,
  • reduced fatigue,
  • talkativeness,
  • excitability.

Undesired effects

  • discolouration of teeth and gums, sometimes turning them reddish-brown,
  • mouth ulcers and gum disease,
  • oral cancers or sub mucous fibrosis,
  • stomach ulcers,
  • heart disease.

See Betel nut for further details.

Buprenorphine

Sought after effects

  • euphoria,
  • reduced anxiety,
  • relaxation.

Undesired effects

  • drowsiness,
  • confusion,
  • disorientation.

See Buprenorphine for further details.

BZP

Sought after effects

  • similar to amphetamines,
  • wakefulness,
  • euphoria,
  • feelings of being alert,
  • full of energy.

Undesired effects

  • mild headaches,
  • extreme fatigue but inability to sleep,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • stomach pain,
  • dry mouth,
  • agitation,
  • anxiety,
  • irregular heartbeat,
  • diarrhoea,
  • allergic reactions,
  • fever,
  • fits.

See BZP for further information.

Caffeine

Sought after effects

  • mild stimulation,
  • alertness,
  • reduces feelings of tiredness.

Undesired effects

  • sleeplessness,
  • tension,
  • palpitations,
  • anxiousness.

See Caffeine for further details.

Citalopram

Sought after effects

  • relief of anxiety,
  • decrease in suicidal thoughts,
  • improves general quality of life,
  • improvements in mood.

Undesired effects

  • sexual dysfunction,
  • loss of appetite,
  • hypertension,
  • sleep disturbances,
  • withdrawal,
  • dietary restrictions (for maois)

See Citalopram for further details.

Cocaine

Sought after effects

  • sense of euphoria,
  • increased wakefulness,
  • increased confidence,
  • exhilaration,
  • elation.

Undesired effects

  • anxiety,
  • increased chance of stroke and heart attack,
  • 'comedown' (usually depressed and tired feeling) as effects wear off,
  • insomnia,
  • loss of appetite,
  • tension,
  • aggression.

See Cocaine for further details.

Codeine

Sought after effects

  • good for opiate detox/reduction,
  • minor euphoric action,
  • less stigmatised (compared to other opiates),
  • calmness,
  • reduced anxiety,
  • relaxation,
  • pain relief.

Undesired effects

  • very constipating (could be considered positive if suffering from IBS-type symptoms),
  • minimum euphoria compared with other options,
  • dose conversion is difficult,
  • urine tests as morphine/heroin,
  • drowsiness,
  • confusion,
  • disorientation,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • itching and flushing of the skin.

See Codeine for further details.

Dimethyltryptamine

Sought after effects

  • visual perception (seeing bright colours, geometric shapes, 'soft edge' to objects),
  • intense dreams,
  • change in self-perception and identity (disconnection from senses when sought),
  • changes in consciousness,
  • distorted reality.

Undesired effects

  • hallucinations can become frightening (overly intense),
  • sense of disconnection from self,
  • effect/comedown can be rapid and abrupt,
  • disorientation,
  • increased heart rate,
  • increased blood pressure,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting.

See Dimethyltryptamine for further details.

DXM

Sought after effects

  • euphoria,
  • mood lift,
  • increased giggling and laughing,
  • dissociation of mind from body,
  • creative dream-like experiences,
  • increased tactile sensation.

Undesired effects

  • vomiting,
  • dizziness,
  • body itching,
  • rash, red blotchy skin,
  • diarrhoea,
  • fever,
  • tachycardia.

See DXM for further details.

Ecstasy

Sought after effects

  • sense of euphoria,
  • feelings of empathy or emotional understanding in and between individuals,
  • exhilaration,
  • energy.

Undesired effects

  • raised blood pressure,
  • raised body temperature,
  • 'comedown' (usually depressed and tired feeling) as effects wear off,
  • sweating,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • nystagmus,
  • dehydration,
  • confusion,
  • anxiety.

See Ecstasy for further details.

Gabapentin

Sought after effects

  • improved sociability,
  • euphoria,
  • relaxation,
  • a sense of calm,
  • cannabis-like high.

Undesired effects

  • drowsiness,
  • sedation,
  • respiratory depression,
  • death,
  • vomiting,
  • nausea,
  • flatulence,
  • constipation or diarrhoea,
  • poor muscle control,
  • visual disturbances.

See Gabapentin for further details.

GBL/GHB

Sought after effects

  • uninhibited,
  • mild euphoria,
  • relaxed feeling,
  • aids sleep,
  • a supplement for body building.

Undesired effects

  • loss of body control - effects similar to alcohol which can last for several hours,
  • feeling sick and being sick,
  • numb muscle and disorientation,
  • seizures and collapse,
  • psychosis and severe agitation,
  • tachycardia,
  • delirium,
  • auditory and visual hallucinations,
  • paranoia ,
  • dizziness,
  • short-term memory loss.

See GBL / GHB for further details.

Heroin

Sought after effects

  • powerful euphoriant,
  • relaxing effects,
  • feelings of wellbeing and freedom from worry,
  • intense rush,
  • exhilaration,
  • decreased anxiety.

Undesired effects

  • nausea,
  • loss of balance,
  • overdose can be fatal,
  • vomiting,
  • drowsiness,
  • decreased heart-rate,
  • shallow breathing,
  • coma.

See Heroin for further details.

Hydromorphone

Sought after effects

  • intense pleasure,
  • physical relaxation and decreased tension,
  • decreased anxiety and worry,
  • increased sleepiness.

Undesired effects

  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • constipation,
  • headache,
  • insomnia,
  • decreased appetite,
  • feeling lightheaded or dizzy,
  • increased sweating,
  • hyperalgesia, or worsening pain,
  • anxiety,
  • depression.

See Hydromorphone for further details.

Inhalants

Sought after effects

  • dreaminess,
  • relaxed,
  • fits of giggles (with laughing gas),
  • intoxication,
  • disinhibition,
  • reduced anxiety.

Undesired effects

  • can experience vomiting and blackouts,
  • mood swings,
  • aggressive behaviour and hallucinations,
  • potential breathing problems with chronic use,
  • memory impairment,
  • solvents and glue often perceived as a 'losers habit' in many circles,
  • confusion,
  • drowsiness,
  • loss of coordination,
  • slurred speech,
  • nausea,
  • visual disturbance.

See Inhalants for further details.

Ketamine

Sought after effects

  • sense of euphoria,
  • pain relieving,
  • a feeling that mind is separate from the body - described as a floating feeling.

Undesired effects

  • causes loss of coordination,
  • numbness in limbs,
  • higher doses can cause an 'out-of-body' experience - the 'K hole,
  • drowsiness,
  • dizziness,
  • confusion,
  • hallucinations.

See Ketamine for further details.

Khat

Sought after effects

  • euphoric high accompanied by a sensation down the spine and through the body,
  • talkative,
  • mild euphoria,
  • mild excitement,
  • alertness,
  • excitement,
  • dilated pupils.

Undesired effects

  • It can cause excessive sleepiness and depression,
  • insomnia,
  • loss of appetite,
  • dry mouth,
  • hyperactivity,
  • constipation.

See Khat for further details.

Kratom

Sought after effects

  • simultaneous stimulation and sedation,
  • feelings of empathy,
  • feelings of euphoria,
  • aphrodisiac qualities for some people,
  • vivid waking dreams,
  • increases sociability and talkativeness.

Undesired effects

  • mild depression during and/or after,
  • increase in (perceived) body temperature (feel hot and sweaty),
  • desire to repeat experience more frequently than intended, can lead to addiction,
  • tolerance building quickly after a few days in a row of repeated use, tolerance to effects reduces with a one to three days of abstinence,
  • psychosis,
  • convulsions,
  • hallucinations.

See Kratom for further details.

LSD

Sought after effects

  • effects similar to magic mushrooms,
  • senses become distorted,
  • perceptual changes to time, space and meaning,
  • hallucinations,
  • hilarity.

Undesired effects

  • distortions can be frightening - 'bad trip',
  • can negatively affect people who have mental health problems,
  • confusion,
  • disorientation,
  • loss of coordination,
  • distortions in time and space.

See LSD for further details.

Marijuana

Sought after effects

  • mellow, calm feeling,
  • sense of well-being,
  • changes in senses, especially eating hash cakes,
  • often thought of as an aphrodisiac,
  • stimulates appetite,
  • pain killer (analgesic),
  • relaxation,
  • euphoria,
  • hilarity.

Undesired effects

  • increase in pulse rate,
  • drop in blood pressure,
  • sense of lethargy,
  • concerns about the effect on the mental health of the young,
  • can affect short term memory,
  • can affect coordination,
  • anxiety,
  • paranoia,
  • confusion,
  • low blood pressure,
  • short term memory loss,
  • increased appetite.

See Marijuana for further details.

mCPP

Sought after effects

  • sense of euphoria,
  • feelings of empathy.

Undesired effects

  • raised blood pressure,
  • raised body temperature,
  • 'comedown' (usually depressed and tired feeling) as effects wear off.

See mCPP for further details.

MDA

Sought after effects

  • visual hallucinations,
  • euphoria,
  • heightened feelings of intimacy.

Undesired effects

  • anxiety,
  • panic attacks,
  • sweating.

See MDA for further details.

Mephedrone

Sought after effects

Effects have been noted as similar to cocaine and MDMA

  • feelings of happiness,
  • wakefulness,
  • sociable.

Undesired effects

  • 'comedown' (usually depressed and tired feeling) as effects wear off,
  • anxiety.

See Mephedrone for further details.

Mescaline

Sought after effects

  • feelings of interconnectedness,
  • spiritual events,
  • euphoria,
  • increased sensitivity to touch,
  • increased sense of smell,
  • music enhancement,
  • increased persistence of vision.

Undesired effects

  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • unwanted spiritual experiences,
  • tension,
  • anxiety,
  • intense feelings of dread and doom.

See Mescaline for further details.

Methadone

Sought after effects

  • long-lasting and smooth action,
  • prevents heroin withdrawal symptoms.

Undesired effects

  • none of the pleasurable effects attributed to recreational opiate use,
  • light-headedness,
  • dizziness,
  • sweating,
  • dry mouth,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • drowsiness.

See Methadone for further details.

Methamphetamine

Sought after effects

  • euphoria,
  • increased energy,
  • talkativeness,
  • heightened libido,
  • increased alertness,
  • concentration,
  • enhance self-esteem,
  • appetite suppressant.

Undesired effects

  • panicky,
  • obsessive,
  • excessive sweating,
  • sexually irresponsible,
  • irritability,
  • paranoia,
  • confusion,
  • diarrhoea,
  • nausea,
  • loss of appetite,
  • insomnia,
  • tremors,
  • jaw-clenching,
  • agitation,
  • talkativeness.

See Methamphetamine for further details.

Methoxetamine

Sought after effects

  • distortion of senses,
  • dissociative state (feeling of detachment from the body and the wider world),
  • euphoria,
  • warmth and detachment,
  • calmness,
  • reduced anxiety.

Undesired effects

  • blurred vision,
  • sometimes nausea and headaches,
  • may cause memory problems if used long-term.

See Methoxetamine for further details.

Methylone

Sought after effects

  • euphoria,
  • stimulation,
  • feeling of 'one-ness',
  • empathy.

Undesired effects

  • muscle tension,
  • nausea and vomiting,
  • increased heart rate,
  • dizziness and confusion,
  • teeth-grinding ('gurning').

See Methylone for further details

Methylphenidate

Sought after effects

  • increased alertness,
  • euphoria,
  • increased motivation,
  • abundance of energy.

Undesired effects

  • increased body temperature,
  • tachycardia,
  • hypertension,
  • dehydration,
  • paranoia,
  • racing thoughts,
  • insomnia.

See Methylphenidate for further details.

Morphine

Sought after effects

  • very effective painkiller (often the only effective pain relief for chronic pain syndromes),
  • wide range of formulations available,
  • euphoria,
  • relaxation,
  • decreased anxiety.

Undesired effects

  • large dose usually required,
  • short-acting,
  • very 'prickly' when injected,
  • dose increases usually required (variable 'ceiling' dose),
  • doctors often reluctant to prescribe,
  • sweating,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • drowsiness,
  • respiratory depression,
  • constipation.

See Morphine for further details.

Naltrexone

Sought after effects

  • least painful detox yet,
  • symptoms abate very quickly.

Undesired effects

  • cost,
  • NHS licensing in most cases when medicated.

See Naltrexone for further details.

New psychoactive substances

Sought after effects

  • Varied. Many substances will have stimulant or hallucinogenic effects or a combination of both.

Undesired effects

  • Varied. See individual substances for more information, if available.

See New psychoactive substances for further details.

Nitrites

Sought after effects

  • short intense rush,
  • intense exhilaration,
  • you get a huge rush of blood to the head - like you're hanging upside down or something,
  • if you're having sex, it increases all the good feelings every touch feels much nicer than normal,
  • you might feel light-headed, giddy, or just really hot,
  • some people feel like time has slowed down.

Undesired effects

  • dizziness,
  • flushing,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • headache,
  • disorientation,
  • fainting,
  • erection difficulties,
  • sore throat,
  • painful eyes,
  • nasty skin rash.

See Nitrites for further details.

Nitrous oxide

Sought after effects

  • relaxation,
  • mild euphoria (often giggling),
  • head rush/light headedness.

Undesired effects

  • headaches,
  • nausea.
  • mood swings,
  • excessive use can cause breathing difficulties and heart problems,
  • it makes you clumsier than a drunk clown, lots of people fall over and hurt themselves,
  • it can make you feel like you're going to vomit, especially if you mix it with alcohol,
  • some people get an instant headache of epic proportions,
  • too much can make you faint.

See Nitrous oxide for further details.

NRG-1

Sought after effects

  • excitable,
  • wakefulness,
  • increased awareness of surroundings,
  • stimulation,
  • prolonged wakefulness,
  • alertness,
  • urge to talk.

Undesired effects

  • insomnia,
  • lack of appetite and concentration,
  • memory problems with frequent use.

See NRG-1 for further details.

Opium

Sought after effects

  • calm,
  • drowsy,
  • dreamy state of mind,
  • initial stimulation,
  • enhanced imagination,
  • euphoria,
  • relaxation,
  • decreased anxiety,
  • sleep.

Undesired effects

In normal sized doses -

  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • drowsiness,
  • decreased heart-rate,
  • shallow breathing.

In large doses -

  • headaches,
  • constipation,
  • nausea.

See Opium for further details.

Oxycodone

Sought after effects

  • euphoria,
  • pain relief,
  • perceptions of less physical pain,
  • euphoria,
  • release of muscular tension,
  • mental calm or relaxation.

Undesired effects

  • nausea,
  • constipation,
  • CNS depression,
  • drowsiness,
  • sweating,
  • dizziness,
  • vomiting,
  • slowed or difficult breathing,
  • confusion,
  • alternating periods of sleep and consciousness.

See Oxycodone for further details.

Phenazepam

Sought after effects

At low doses -

  • relaxing,
  • helps with sleep,
  • relaxation,
  • relief of tension,
  • relief of anxiety.

Undesired effects

At higher doses -

  • dizziness
  • loss of memory (can be very profound at high doses),
  • loss of coordination,
  • drowsiness,
  • light-headedness,
  • confusion,
  • forgetfulness,
  • hiccups.

See Phenazepam for further details.

Phencyclidine

Sought after effects

Undesired effects

  • decreased sensitivity to pain,
  • drowsiness,
  • dizziness,
  • numbness,
  • loss of coordination,
  • confusion,
  • hallucinations,
  • dissociation ('out-of-the-body' feelings).

See Phencyclidine for further details.

Phenobarbital

Sought after effects

  • euphoric feelings,
  • reduced inhibition,
  • feelings of calm/relaxation,
  • increased ability to sleep.

See Phenobarbital for further details.

Piperazines

Sought after effects

BZP - similar to amphetamines

  • wakefulness,
  • euphoria.

Undesired effects

BZP

  • mild headaches,
  • fatigue,
  • insomnia,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • stomach pain,
  • dry mouth,
  • agitation,
  • anxiety,
  • irregular heartbeat,
  • diarrhoea,
  • allergic reactions,
  • fever,
  • fits.

See Piperazines for further details.

PMMA/PMA

Sought after effects

  • increase in energy,
  • minor visuals.

Undesired effects

  • hallucinations,
  • convulsions,
  • respiratory distress.

See PMMA/PMA for further details.

Psilocybin

Sought after effects

  • senses become distorted,
  • changes to time, space and meaning - 'trips' can be ecstatic experiences,
  • at low doses, they can make you laugh like a hyena,
  • they distort all your senses and merge them together - you can hear the colour red, see the sound of laughter,
  • you have lots of deep and meaningful thoughts about the universe, and just feel a general brilliant insight into life,
  • time tends to pass more slowly, minutes seem like hours. Everything feels like a dream,
  • you feel really happy, calm, and generally tripped-out,
  • at higher dosages, you can have full-blown hallucinations, similar to an LSD trip, or see things even when your eyes are closed. If you see nice things, you generally have a fab time,

Undesired effects

  • distortions or 'trips' like frightening paranoid nightmares,
  • can negatively affect people who have mental health problems,
  • what if you pick the wrong mushroom?! The biggest danger of magic mushrooms is eating a poisonous one by mistake,
  • you can get a crippling stomach ache and feel sick; some lucky users also get a bad dose of diarrhoea,
  • if you have a bad trip, you could be stuck with intense feelings of sheer terror until the drug wears off,
  • having a distorted view of reality can be pretty dangerous if you're trying to cross a road, or similar,
  • some users get a pretty bad headache that lasts for days afterwards.

See Psilocybin for further details.

Rohypnol

Sought after effects

  • relaxing,
  • sleepy,
  • reduced anxiety.

Undesired effects

  • aggressive behaviour,
  • deep and intense memory loss,
  • complete loss of movement and lack of coordination potentially leaving users very vulnerable.

See Rohypnol for further details.

Salvia divinorum

Sought after effects

  • hallucinations,
  • giggling,
  • reminiscence (bringing back happy memories),
  • can cause powerful hallucinations where you perceive other dimensions or experience alternate realities,
  • some people report a loss of physical coordination with trouble walking or standing,
  • uncontrollable laughter, usually at the beginning of the trip,
  • headaches can come on as salvia starts to wear off.

Undesired effects

  • sometimes scary distortions to senses.

See Salvia divinorum for further details.

Suboxone

Sought after effects

  • long-lasting,
  • less drowsy than methadone,
  • forces user into full withdrawal,
  • euphoria,
  • reduced anxiety,
  • relaxation,
  • feelings of euphoria,
  • feelings of calm and well-being,
  • reduced sensations of physical pain,
  • reduced cravings for other opiates.

Undesired effects

  • none of the pleasurable effects attributed to recreational opiate use,
  • cannot use heroin or other opiates on top,
  • headache,
  • nausea,
  • insomnia,
  • sweating.

See Suboxone for further details.

Synthetic cannabinoids

Sought after effects

  • happy and relaxed (in moderate doses),
  • synesthetic (one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another sense) effects.

Undesired effects

  • drowsiness,
  • problems with coordination,
  • paranoia and forgetfulness is possible but not known change whether it exists for all these chemicals,
  • dose/potency concerns.

See Synthetic cannabinoids for further details.

TFMPP

Sought after effects

  • mildly hallucinogenic - i.e. changes the way your brain sees things (when used alone at higher doses),
  • in combination with BZP, similar to MDMA (ecstasy).

Undesired effects

  • migraines,
  • muscle pain,
  • nausea,
  • insomnia.

See TFMPP for further details.

Tobacco

Sought after effects

  • satisfies cravings,
  • can give a sense of stress relief,
  • oral comfort,
  • reduced anxiety,
  • relaxation.

Undesired effects

  • dizziness,
  • nausea,
  • increased pulse rate and blood pressure.

See Tobacco for further details.

Tramadol

Sought after effects

  • relaxation,
  • sleepiness,
  • pain relief,
  • mild euphoria,
  • warmth,
  • well-being.

Undesired effects

  • dizziness,
  • nausea,
  • constipation,
  • dry mouth,
  • headaches,
  • sleepiness,
  • sweating,
  • tiredness,
  • vomiting.

See Tramadol for further details.

Zopiclone

Sought after effects

  • relaxation,
  • euphoria,
  • sleepiness.

Undesired effects

  • amnesia,
  • depression,
  • cognitive impairment (confusion).

See Zopiclone for further details.


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