Stimulants

α-PVP (Flakka)

Street names: Flakka, α-PVP, Beta-pvp (β-PVP), Gravel

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⚡What it does

Also known asFlakka, α-PVP, Beta-pvp (β-PVP), Gravel

CategoryStimulants

Schedule / classSchedule I (US, 2014)

AppearanceWhite/pink crystals or powder ('gravel')

Street price~$10–$30 per gram

Legal statusSchedule I (US); banned UK 2015; controlled EU/AU

Last updated2026-09-12

Sources: DEA, NIDA, EMCDDA

Substance	Class	Top risks	Street price
α-PVP (Flakka)	Schedule I	Notorious for psychotic episodes ('flakka zombies' media panic); Extreme compulsive redosing	~$10–$30 per gram
Cocaine	Schedule II	Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle	~$60–$120 per gram
Speed (amphetamine paste)	Schedule II	Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating	~$10–$40 per gram
Methamphetamine	Schedule II	Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis	~$20–$100 per gram
Adderall (amphetamine salts)	Schedule II	Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain	~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet
Adderall XR	Schedule II	Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism	~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule

Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

What does α-PVP (Flakka) look like?

White/pink crystals or powder ('gravel')

What are the signs of a α-PVP (Flakka) overdose?

Severe paranoia, hallucinations; Racing heart; Overheating, violence risk Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Notorious for psychotic episodes ('flakka zombies' media panic) Dependence can develop with regular use.

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