25I-NBOMe: Difference between revisions
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This substance came to media attention in early 2012 after a cluster of seven non-fatal [[overdose]]s with the substance were reported in or around Richmond, Virginia.<ref name="Kids overdosing on new drug"> "Kids overdosing on new drug. Laura Geller, WWBT NBC12, Feb 18, 2012 | http://www.nbc12.com/story/16964534/kids-overdosing-on-new-drug</ref><ref name="New street drug"> New street substance causing concern among medics. Vanessa Araiza, WBRC, Feb 28, 2012 | http://www.wsfa.com/story/16977573/new-street-drug-causing-concern-among-medics</ref> As of May 2013, 25I-NBOMe has reportedly led to five overdose deaths in the United States.<ref name="NY Daily news"> New substance N-bomb hits the street, terrifying parents, troubling cops | http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/new-synthetic-hallucinogen-n-bomb-killing-users-cops-article-1.1336327</ref> In June 2012, two teens in Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota fatally overdosed on a substance that was allegedly 25I-NBOMe, resulting in lengthy sentences for two of the parties involved and a Federal indictment against the Texas based online vendor.<ref name="NY Daily news"> Breaking Bad: Digital Drug Sales, Analog Drug Deaths. Craig Malisow, Houston Press, March 13, 2013 | http://www.houstonpress.com/2013-03-14/news/motion-research-charles-carlton/</ref> | This substance came to media attention in early 2012 after a cluster of seven non-fatal [[overdose]]s with the substance were reported in or around Richmond, Virginia.<ref name="Kids overdosing on new drug"> "Kids overdosing on new drug. Laura Geller, WWBT NBC12, Feb 18, 2012 | http://www.nbc12.com/story/16964534/kids-overdosing-on-new-drug</ref><ref name="New street drug"> New street substance causing concern among medics. Vanessa Araiza, WBRC, Feb 28, 2012 | http://www.wsfa.com/story/16977573/new-street-drug-causing-concern-among-medics</ref> As of May 2013, 25I-NBOMe has reportedly led to five overdose deaths in the United States.<ref name="NY Daily news"> New substance N-bomb hits the street, terrifying parents, troubling cops | http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/new-synthetic-hallucinogen-n-bomb-killing-users-cops-article-1.1336327</ref> In June 2012, two teens in Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota fatally overdosed on a substance that was allegedly 25I-NBOMe, resulting in lengthy sentences for two of the parties involved and a Federal indictment against the Texas based online vendor.<ref name="NY Daily news"> Breaking Bad: Digital Drug Sales, Analog Drug Deaths. Craig Malisow, Houston Press, March 13, 2013 | http://www.houstonpress.com/2013-03-14/news/motion-research-charles-carlton/</ref> | ||
A 21-year-old man from Little Rock, Arkansas died in October 2012 after taking a liquid drop of the substance nasally at a music festival. He was reported to have consumed caffeinated alcoholic beverages for "several hours" beforehand. It is unclear what other | A 21-year-old man from Little Rock, Arkansas died in October 2012 after taking a liquid drop of the substance nasally at a music festival. He was reported to have consumed caffeinated alcoholic beverages for "several hours" beforehand. It is unclear what other substances he may have consumed, as autopsies generally do not test for the presence of research chemicals.<ref name="21 yr old dies"> 21-year-old dies after one drop of new synthetic substance at Voodoo Fest. Naomi Martin, NOLA, November 1, 2012 | http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2012/11/21-year-old_dies_after_one_dro.html#incart_m-rpt-2/</ref> | ||
A man in Australia died from injuries sustained by running into trees and power poles while intoxicated by 25I-NBOMe.<ref name="Australia death"> New hallucinogenic substance 25B-NBOMe and 25I-NBOMe led to South Australian man's bizarre death | http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/new-hallucinogenic-drug-25b-nbome-and-25i-nbome-led-to-south-australian-mans-bizarre-death/story-e6frea83-1226472672220/</ref> | A man in Australia died from injuries sustained by running into trees and power poles while intoxicated by 25I-NBOMe.<ref name="Australia death"> New hallucinogenic substance 25B-NBOMe and 25I-NBOMe led to South Australian man's bizarre death | http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/new-hallucinogenic-drug-25b-nbome-and-25i-nbome-led-to-south-australian-mans-bizarre-death/story-e6frea83-1226472672220/</ref> | ||
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*'''Russia:''' Possession, production and sale is illegal. | *'''Russia:''' Possession, production and sale is illegal. | ||
*'''Sweden:''' 25I-NBOMe is classed as Schedule I.<ref>Läkemedelsverkets författningssamling - http://www.lakemedelsverket.se/upload/lvfs/LVFS_2013-15.pdf</ref> | *'''Sweden:''' 25I-NBOMe is classed as Schedule I.<ref>Läkemedelsverkets författningssamling - http://www.lakemedelsverket.se/upload/lvfs/LVFS_2013-15.pdf</ref> | ||
*'''UK:''' On 10 June 2014, all NBOMe's became Class A | *'''UK:''' On 10 June 2014, all NBOMe's became Class A substances which means that they’re illegal to have, give away or sell. Possession could get one up to seven years in jail and/or an unlimited fine. Supplying someone else, could result in a heavy jail time sentence, between a minimum of eight years and a life sentence and/or an unlimited fine.<ref>http://www.talktofrank.com/drug/n-bomb</ref> | ||
*'''USA:''' On Nov 15, 2013, the DEA added 25I-NBOMe to Schedule I using their emergency scheduling powers, making it "temporarily" in Schedule I for 2 years.<ref>http://www.justice.gov/dea/divisions/hq/2013/hq111513.shtml</ref> | *'''USA:''' On Nov 15, 2013, the DEA added 25I-NBOMe to Schedule I using their emergency scheduling powers, making it "temporarily" in Schedule I for 2 years.<ref>http://www.justice.gov/dea/divisions/hq/2013/hq111513.shtml</ref> | ||
*'''Romania:''' In 2011, Romania banned all psychoactive substances,<ref>http://drogriporter.hu/node/2211</ref> no matter what they really are.<ref>http://www.dreptonline.ro/legislatie/legea_194_2011_comba</ref> | *'''Romania:''' In 2011, Romania banned all psychoactive substances,<ref>http://drogriporter.hu/node/2211</ref> no matter what they really are.<ref>http://www.dreptonline.ro/legislatie/legea_194_2011_comba</ref> |