#TestIt Alert: Bag of pink powder sold in Sacramento, CA as 2C-B but actually contains caffeine, ketamine, and MDMA

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor A baggie of bright pink powder was sourced and sold in Sacramento, CA as 2C-B but actually contains caffeine, ketamine, and MDMA.  The sample turned purple in the presence of the Marquis reagent, blue-green in the presence of the Mecke reagent, and green to purple in the presence of the Mandelin reagent.  Caffeine is a widely popular stimulant found in beverages such as coffee and tea. It typically produces elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and cognition speed for approximately 4 to 6 hours, and functions by reducing the effectiveness of the neurotransmitter adenosine, a chemical responsible for...

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#TestIt Alert: Capsule of tan powder sold in San Gabriel, CA as psilocybin but actually contains methamphetamine, ketamine, MDA, 2C-B, ergosterol, methylsulfonylmethane, and phenacetin

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor A capsule of tan powder was sold in San Gabriel, CA as psilocybin but actually contains methamphetamine, ketamine, MDA, 2C-B, ergosterol, methylsulfonylmethane, and psilocybin. The sample was submitted from Redondo Beach, CA.  The sample turned orange to brown in the presence of the Marquis reagent, purple-brown in the presence of the Mecke reagent, and light brown in the presence of the Mandelin reagent.  Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant with known neurotoxic properties, particularly concerning the function of dopamine neurons (responsible for reward, motivation, and motor control). Methamphetamine induces feelings of grandeur, increased sociability, decreased need for sleep,...

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July 11th #TestItTuesday Alert: Unknown Homer Simpson Tablet Tests as 2C-B

#TestItTuesday Alert! DOH! A light green Homer Simpson pill that could easily be mistaken as a MDMA tablet tested as a 2C-B press. It is unknown what the pill was marketed and sold as, and the source of the tablet is also unknown. The pill was submitted in Bern, Switzerland last month. Always keep your eyes peeled for similar substances to enter the market in your area, as the black market is global and interconnected. Although 2C-B is a sought-after substance, it has different effects and is active at much lower doses than MDMA. If you are anticipating an MDMA experience...

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2C-B

2C-B What is 2C-B? What are the Effects? What is a Typical Dose? Be Careful! More Harm Reduction Tips What is 2C-B? 2C-B is a psychedelic drug first synthesized in 1974 by Dr. Alexander Shulgin. It is one of the better-studied “novel” psychedelics, and is no longer considered to be a research chemical. 2C-B is classified as a phenethylamine, which is a category of drugs that tends to share properties of psychedelics and stimulants to varying degrees. 2C-B belongs to a family of drugs known as the “2C-x class” (or, more simply, the “2Cs”). These include 2C-I, 2C-E, 2C-T-7, and many others. 2Cs are usually sold as powder in...

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