Cannabinoids
AMB-FUBINACA
Street names: AMB-FUBINACA, FUB-AMB, Zombie drug (2016 NYC)
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Overwhelming synthetic-cannabinoid sedation
⚠Key risks
- One batch hospitalized 33 people in a single NYC day
- Profound sedation and slowed breathing
- Still found in prison spice
✚Overdose signs
- Zombie-like stupor
- Slow breathing
- Collapse
Category comparison — Cannabinoids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMB-FUBINACA | Schedule I | One batch hospitalized 33 people in a single NYC day; Profound sedation and slowed breathing | In spice products ~$5–$20/pack |
| 4F-ADB | Schedule I | Associated with 'Spice zombies' — catatonia, seizures; Unpredictable potency sprayed unevenly | ~$5–$20 per gram of 'herbal blend' |
| 5F-ADB / 5F-ADBICA | Schedule I | Multiple deaths linked to 5F-ADB (the compound behind early 'zombie spice' outbreaks); Seizures, kidney injury | ~$5–$20 per gram of blend |
| JWH-250 | Schedule I | First-generation spice compound; contaminated batches caused outbreaks; Anxiety, tachycardia | ~$5–$15 per gram of blend |
| NM-2201 (CBL-2201) | Analogue prosecutions | Little human data; Severe anxiety, seizures reported | ~$5–$20 per gram of blend |
| Cannabis (Weed) | Schedule I | Anxiety, 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 AMB-FUBINACA look like?
Sprayed on plant material; caused the 2016 Brooklyn 'zombie' mass overdose
What are the signs of a AMB-FUBINACA overdose?
Zombie-like stupor; Slow breathing; Collapse Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
One batch hospitalized 33 people in a single NYC day Dependence can develop with regular use.