warning!

[dr.goodhead]

i received an email that there are some bad pills that have recently killed 9 people on the east coast: 1 in NY and 8 in FL.

they are blue "ufo's" stamped on both sides.

i went to dancesafe.org to see if they had any more info and they did have that pill listed as containing the drug DXM.

just be aware that what you think is one thing could be something totally different.

if you haven't been to dancesafe check it out it's a great site!

here's an article from dancesafe about DXM..

What is DXM?

DXM is dextromethorphan. It is a legal cough suppressant found in many over-the-counter cough syrups. In high doses it acts as a "dissociative anaesthetic" like ketamine or PCP. A high dose will cause you to feel very spacey and "out of it," and you may lose motor control (your legs may feel wobbly,

for example, or at very high doses you won't be able to move much at all). It can also produce audio and visual hallucinations, and can sometimes cause nausea and itchy

skin.

Some people use DXM recreationally. When they do, they nearly always do it at home, in bed or on their couch. DXM isdefinitely not a dance drug, and getting scammed with a

DXM tablet when you are expecting ecstasy is no fun at all. It can also be quite dangerous.

Watch Out!

High doses of DXM have contributed to numerous cases of rave-related heatstroke. Most heatstroke emergencies DanceSafe volunteers have witnessed around the country

have resulted after an individual unsuspectingly consumedDXM rather than MDMA. Many drugs can increase the risk of

heatstroke in a hot environment by inhibiting the body's ability

to regulate its temperature. Both MDMA and DXM carry this risk, but anecdotal evidence suggests DXM is much more likely to contribute to life-threatening heatstroke reactions raves (especially when taking multiple tablets).

Correction: In previous literature we reported that DXM had"anti-cholinergic" effects. Upon a more careful review of themedical literature, this appears not to be the case. Thepharmacological activity of DXM that increases heatstroke potential is less cut and dry, and is likely related to its effects on serotonin. Also, while DXM tablets are more likely to induce medical emergencies in dance environments whe they are being passed off as "ecstasy" to unsuspecting

consumers, serious adverse reactions arpurposeful DXM users who consume the drug in home

environments. Don't Mix different brands of E together.

It is even more dangerous to combined DXM with real Ecstasy. Both drugs are metabolized through the same liverenzyme, CYP-2D6 (pronounced "sip-two-dee-six), which

means that if you combine them together your liver will not be able to break them down as efficiently as it should. This can

lead to significantly heightened effects from the DXM, and a much greater chance of suffering a heatstroke reaction.

What if you think you have accidentally ingested DXM?.

Taking breaks from dancing, and staying hydrated are always the best ways to reduce the risk of heatstroke at a rave. If you think you may have accidentally consumed a pil containing DXM, however, you should probably not dance at all, and should stay in a cool environment. Have some friends

watch out for you, and chill out for the evening. Remember, your chances of heatstroke are greater if you have consumed DXM, and greatest if you have consumed both MDMA and DXM together.

Can I Tell if a Pill has DXM in it Before I Take It?

Yes. The Ecstasy Testing Kit can identify pills which contain DXM.

Why are people selling DXM as "Ecstasy?"

DXM is cheap, legal and easy to obtain, while making MDMA

is expensive and risky. This is why people are selling DXM as ecstasy: to cash in on the high demand for MDMA without undergoing the risk or expense. The manufacturers of these fake pills are trying to make money, but they may not b aware of the dangers they are inflicting upon users. Helpspread the word about the dangers of DXM being sold as

ecstasy.

Here are some informative websites on DXM:

<A HREF="/cgi-bin/redir.cgi?url=http://ramindy.sghms.ac.uk/~ltg/dxm.htm" TARGET=_blank&gt;http://ramindy.sghms.ac.uk/~ltg/dxm.htm</A>

<A HREF="/cgi-bin/redir.cgi?url=http://www.lycaeum.org/drugs/DXM" TARGET=_blank&gt;http://www.lycaeum.org/drugs/DXM</A>

<A HREF="/cgi-bin/redir.cgi?url=http://www.erowid.org/dxm" TARGET=_blank&gt;http://www.erowid.org/dxm</A>

<A HREF="/cgi-bin/redir.cgi?url=http://www.frognet.net/dxm/contents.html" TARGET=_blank&gt;http://www.frognet.net/dxm/contents.html</A>

For more information on the adulterated market and the need

for adulerant screening, click here

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Love like you've never been hurt

Dance like nobody is watching"

[This message has been edited by dr.goodhead (edited 01-23-2001).]

[Suspect X]

LISTEN TO GUMBY'S WISE WORDS!!

NEVER buy from someone you don't know AND trust. No high is worth it!!

S

PS: There are also dodgy "Mitsubishi's" going around that are actually PMA. PMA has already killed almost a dozen people around the country. BE SAFE!!

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[hardcore]

Two Words:

TEST KIT

get one and use it, I don't care where your getting it from.

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My 2 cents; Plus a little extra.

[msbobois]

a test kit for $25? it's worth it...

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"There are people talking in sentences that have no punchline and they don't even care."

[gumby76]

Word

Thanks Doc

Once again, like your father catching you on the stairs before you go out, a word to the wise. Its been said before but bears repeating. If at all possible, NEVER buy stuff from folks you don't know. This doesn't eliminate the possibility of mishaps, but it sure as shite reduces the chances. Hopefully, your friends are looking out for you.

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