MDMA

The chemical substance MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine), which later became known as ecstasy, was created at the beginning of the 20th century rather as an accidental by-product in the search for an alternative way of manufacturing the hemostatic substance hydrastinin. The drug consists entirely of artificial precursors. In addition to MDMA in various high concentrations, it usually … MDMA

Amphetamine

Products In many countries, no drugs containing amphetamine are currently registered. The active ingredient is subject to narcotics legislation and requires an aggravated prescription, but is basically not prohibited like other substances from the amphetamine group. In some countries, medicines containing dexamphetamine are on the market, for example in Germany and the USA. Structure and … Amphetamine

MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine)

Products MDA is one of the narcotics and banned substances in many countries. It is not commercially available. MDA was first synthesized in 1910. Structure and properties Methylenedioxyamphetamine (C10H13NO2, Mr = 179.2 g/mol) is a 3,4-methylenedioxy derivative of amphetamine. It is structurally closely related to ecstasy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA). Some ecstasy tablets contain MDA instead of … MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine)

Methamphetamine

Products Methamphetamine is no longer registered as a drug in many countries. Pervitin has been out of commerce for some time. Methamphetamine is one of the narcotics and is subject to more stringent prescription requirements, but it is not a banned substance. In principle, medicines could be prepared in pharmacies as a magisterial prescription. In … Methamphetamine

MDEA (Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine)

Products MDEA is one of the narcotics and banned substances in many countries. It is not commercially available. MDEA was first mentioned in the 1970s in the books of Alexander Shulgin. Structure and properties Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (C12H17NO2, Mr = 207.3 g/mol) is a 3,4-methylenedioxy derivative of an -ethylated amphetamine. It is structurally closely related to ecstasy … MDEA (Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine)

MDPV

Products 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) is not licensed in many countries. It is one of the prohibited narcotics (d) and is therefore not commercially available. MDPV was developed as a designer drug and was therefore initially available legally in many countries. It was marketed as “bath salts” to give it a legal appearance. Structure and properties MDPV … MDPV

Amines

Definition Amines are organic molecules containing nitrogen (N) atoms bonded to carbon or hydrogen atoms. They are formally derived from ammonia, in which hydrogen atoms have been replaced by carbon atoms. Primary amines: 1 carbon atom Secondary amines: 2 carbon atoms Tertiary amines: 3 carbon atoms The functional group is called the amino group, for … Amines

Mescaline

Products Mescaline, peyote, and San Pedro are among the banned narcotics in many countries and are therefore generally not legally available. Structure and properties Mescaline (C11H17NO3, Mr = 211.3 g/mol) is a trimethoxy-phenylethylamine derivative with a bitter taste (3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylethylamine). Mescaline is structurally related to catecholamines such as epinephrine and to ecstasy, among others. Origin Mescaline … Mescaline

Ecstasy and Hallucinogens

The party drug ecstasy is mostly offered and consumed in pill, tablet or capsule form. Ecstasy (also XTC) consists of various active ingredients, including (but not necessarily) MDMA. In addition, other substances may be present in the colorful “party pills”, for example amphetamines, caffeine, MDA or MDE. What exactly is contained in the drug ecstasy, … Ecstasy and Hallucinogens

Intoxicant

Products Legally, a distinction can be made between legal intoxicants (e.g., alcohol, nicotine) and prohibited substances (e.g., many hallucinogens, some amphetamines, opioids). Some substances, such as the opioids or the benzodiazepines, are used as drugs and are legally available with a doctor’s prescription. However, their use as intoxicants is not intended and is therefore referred … Intoxicant

Ecstasy: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Ecstasy is not legally available in many countries. It is one of the prohibited substances under the Federal Narcotics Act (schedule d). However, ecstasy is known to be manufactured and trafficked illegally. Structure and properties Ecstasy or 3,4-methylenedioxy–methamphetamine (MDMA, C11H15NO2, Mr = 193.2 g/mol) is a derivative of methamphetamine and is usually administered as … Ecstasy: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Memory problems caused by drugs – What to do?

Introduction: What are memory problems under drugs? One speaks of memory problems under the influence of drugs when a person has taken drugs and shows cognitive deficits in the intoxication or afterwards, i.e. has problems thinking. These include not only the temporary “film tear” after a party night, but also persistent disturbances of short and … Memory problems caused by drugs – What to do?