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Cannabinoids

5F-ADB (5F-MDMB-PINACA)

Street names: 5F-ADB, 5F-MDMB-PINACA

⚡What it does

  • Extremely potent synthetic-cannabinoid high
  • Rapid sedation ('spice zombies')

⚠Key risks

  • Linked to dozens of deaths — one of the deadliest spice chemicals
  • Active at sub-milligram doses; batch hotspots are common
  • Seizures, heart stoppage, psychosis

✚Overdose signs

  • Collapse, unresponsive
  • Seizures
  • Slow or irregular heartbeat

Category comparison — Cannabinoids

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
5F-ADB (5F-MDMB-PINACA)Schedule ILinked to dozens of deaths — one of the deadliest spice chemicals; Active at sub-milligram doses; batch hotspots are common~$10–$30 per soaked paper square in prisons
4F-ADBSchedule IAssociated with 'Spice zombies' — catatonia, seizures; Unpredictable potency sprayed unevenly~$5–$20 per gram of 'herbal blend'
5F-ADB / 5F-ADBICASchedule IMultiple deaths linked to 5F-ADB (the compound behind early 'zombie spice' outbreaks); Seizures, kidney injury~$5–$20 per gram of blend
JWH-250Schedule IFirst-generation spice compound; contaminated batches caused outbreaks; Anxiety, tachycardia~$5–$15 per gram of blend
NM-2201 (CBL-2201)Analogue prosecutionsLittle human data; Severe anxiety, seizures reported~$5–$20 per gram of blend
Cannabis (Weed)Schedule IAnxiety, panic attacks, paranoia — especially high-THC strains and concentrates; Impaired memory, coordination and driving ability for hours~$10–$20 per gram flower
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

?Frequently asked questions

What does 5F-ADB (5F-MDMB-PINACA) look like?

Sprayed on plant material or soaked into paper — dominant prison 'spice' chemical

What are the signs of a 5F-ADB (5F-MDMB-PINACA) overdose?

Collapse, unresponsive; Seizures; Slow or irregular heartbeat Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Linked to dozens of deaths — one of the deadliest spice chemicals Dependence can develop with regular use.

🔗Sources & further reading

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