Category: Alcohol & Drugs

PMA, PMMA (Red Mitsubishi, killer, para-methoxyamphetamine, para-methoxymethylamphetamine)   Looking like – and usually sold as – an ecstasy tablet, PMA shares the same initial buzz and hallucinogenic qualities of E, but can cause a fatal rise in temperature in some users.     Pure PMA is a white powder, but can appear beige, pink, or yellowish on the street. It’s […]

Methadone (Methadone Mixture, linctus, meth, Physeptone)   Methadone Hydrochloride is an opioid (a synthetic opiate) that was originally synthesised by the German pharmaceutical company Axis during the Second World War.   It was first marketed as ‘Dolophine’ and was used as an analgesic (a painkiller) for the treatment of severe pain. It is still occasionally used for pain relief, although […]

Ketamine (Ketamine Hydrochloride Special K, K, Dorothy)   Ketamine is a short-acting general anaesthetic that has hallucinogenic and painkilling qualities that seem to affect people in very different ways.   First used as a recreational drug in 1965, ketamine – that’s 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)- cyclohexanone chemical fans – most commonly comes as a powder, but can also be seen in liquid and […]

GHB ( Liquid ecstasy, BDO, GBH, Blue Nitro, Midnight Blue, RenewTrient, Reviarent, SomatoPro, Serenity, Enliven)   In the last few years, GHB (gammahydroxybutyrate) has become popular on the rave scene, with users enjoying an alcohol-like high with potent positive sexual effects.     GHB is a fairly low toxicity substance with medical and recreational uses. It affects the release of […]

GBL (Gamma butyrolactone, geeb)   GBL (gamma butyrolactone, ‘geeb’) is a clear liquid solvent. It is a prodrug for the illegal substance GHB, which means that the body naturally converts it into GHB.   It is sold in the grey market, often as ‘alloy cleaner’ or ‘rust remover’ and smells pretty much like you’d expect an industrial solvent to smell […]

Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas       What is nitrous oxide? Nitrous oxide is a gas with several legitimate uses, but when inhaled it can make people feel euphoric and relaxed. This happy feeling has led to it being nicknamed ‘laughing gas’. Some people also experience hallucinations. However, there is a risk of death as a lack of oxygen can […]

Spice What Is Spice / K2? The Facts on Synthetic Marijuana     Spice / K2: It’s Not What You Think! Many people have heard about Spice or K2, also known as synthetic cannabis, fake pot, synthetic marijuana, legal weed, herbal incense and potpourri. Most people, though, think ‘spice’ is a seasoning for your food like paprika or pepper. They think ‘K2’ is a famous […]

Ecstasy (E, pills, doves, MDMA, MDEA, MDA etc.)   Ecstasy is a powerful stimulant and mood changer that speeds up your body system and alters your perception of the world.   It can make you feel both uplifted and relaxed and feeling very happy, usually with an overwhelming urge to dance. The effects of E vary considerably from one person […]

Drugs and the law A brief outline     This is a very complex area and this is intended to serve only as a rough guide.   If you do get into trouble, get proper legal advice at the earliest opportunity by contacting your solicitor or Release 0845 4500 215 (11am—1pm and 2pm—4pm Monday to Friday) Email address: ask@release.org.uk   […]

Drugs and Clubs A rough guide to your rights     Entering the club: Clubs have the right to search anyone entering their premises, and must provide searchers of both sexes. They can refuse entry to anyone who refuses a search and can only insist on searching outside clothes, pockets or bags.   They must conduct the search in a […]