Empathogens
BZP (Benzylpiperazine)
Street names: BZP, Legal X, A2
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Amphetamine-like stimulation, euphoria
- Less empathy than MDMA
⚠Key risks
- The 2000s 'party pill' wave before banning
- Serotonin syndrome (BZP+TFMPP combos)
- Insomnia, agitation
- Seizures at high doses
- Cardiovascular strain
✚Overdose signs
- Seizures
- Racing heart
- Severe agitation
- Serotonin syndrome (combos)
Category comparison — Empathogens
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZP (Benzylpiperazine) | Schedule I | The 2000s 'party pill' wave before banning; Serotonin syndrome (BZP+TFMPP combos) | ~$3–$10 per pill |
| MDMA | Schedule I | Overheating + dehydration (or fatal water intoxication); Serotonin depletion — multi-day comedown | ~$10–$40 per pill |
| Molly (MDMA powder) | Schedule I | 'Molly' is a marketing term, not a guarantee — half of seized 'Molly' contains other drugs; Overheating, serotonin syndrome with antidepressants | ~$30–$80 per gram |
| XTC Pills (ecstasy tablets) | Schedule I | High-dose pills (200–300+ mg) cause severe toxicity; PMA/PMMA masquerading as ecstasy has killed many users (slow onset → double-dosing) | ~$10–$40 per pill |
| 5-APB | Class B | Serotonin release + MAOI-like properties → serotonin syndrome risk; Long duration complicates dosing | ~$15–$40 per gram or ~$5–$15 per pellet |
| Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) | Unregulated supplement | SSRI-class activity — DANGEROUS with antidepressants (serotonin syndrome); No regulation of extracts | $15–$40 powder |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does BZP (Benzylpiperazine) look like?
Pills/powder — the original 'party pill'
What are the signs of a BZP (Benzylpiperazine) overdose?
Seizures; Racing heart; Severe agitation Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
The 2000s 'party pill' wave before banning Dependence can develop with regular use.