Quick Facts About Designer Drugs
Other Names: Synthetic heroin, Goodfella, Ecstasy
(Note: A designer drug is created by changing the molecular structure
of an existing drug or drugs to create a new substance. In many cases,
the designer drugs are more dangerous and more potent than the original
drug.)
Effects:
- Instant respiratory paralysis
- Potency creates strong possibility for overdose
- Increased risk of exposure to HIV, hepatitis, and other infectious
diseases if injected
- Many of the same effects as heroin
Type
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What is it called?
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What does it look like?
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How is it used?
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Analog of Fentanyl (Narcotic)
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Synthetic heroin, China white
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White powder
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Inhaled, injected
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Analog of Meperidine (Narcotic)
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MPTP (New heroin), MPPP, synthetic heroin
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White powder
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Inhaled, injected
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Analog of Amphetamines or Methamphetamines (Hallucinogens)
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MDMA (Ecstasy, XTC, Adam, Essence), MDM, STP, PMA, 2, 5-DMA, TMA,
DOM, DOB, EVE
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White powder, tablets, or capsules
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Taken orally, injected, or inhaled
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Analog of Phencyclidine (PCP)
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PCPy, PCE
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White powder
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Taken orally, injected, or smoked
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