Stimulants
Captagon (Fenethylline)
Street names: Abu Hilalain, The "jihad drug", Biocapton
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⚡What it does
- Amphetamine + theophylline: euphoria, energy, fearlessness, suppression of hunger/pain
⚠Key risks
- THE CONFLICT DRUG — linked to ISIS/Daesh and Middle East trafficking
- Amphetamine addiction and psychosis
- Counterfeit versions — variable content, often pure amphetamine
- Cardiovascular damage
- Gulf states' biggest trafficking problem
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart, arrhythmia
- Severe agitation, aggression
- Overheating, seizures
📋Quick facts
Also known asAbu Hilalain, The "jihad drug", Biocapton
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classSchedule I/II globally; Middle East conflict drug
AppearanceSmall white pills with two half-moon logos; counterfeit 'captagon' usually just amphetamine + caffeine
Street price$5–$20 per pill regionally; Gulf market hundreds of millions of pills
Legal statusIllegal everywhere; massive Middle East trafficking economy
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: UNODC, NIDA
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captagon (Fenethylline) | Schedule I/II globally; Middle East conflict drug | THE CONFLICT DRUG — linked to ISIS/Daesh and Middle East trafficking; Amphetamine addiction and psychosis | $5–$20 per pill regionally |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (Study Drug Abuse) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance — study-drug use escalates; Cardiovascular strain; rare sudden death in users with heart conditions | $3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Yaba (Thai Methamphetamine) | Schedule I/II | Methamphetamine harms: addiction, psychosis, cardiovascular damage; Southeast Asia epidemic — Thailand's 'crazy medicine' | $1–$5 per pill |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Captagon (Fenethylline) look like?
Small white pills with two half-moon logos; counterfeit 'captagon' usually just amphetamine + caffeine
What are the signs of a Captagon (Fenethylline) overdose?
Racing heart, arrhythmia; Severe agitation, aggression; Overheating, seizures Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
THE CONFLICT DRUG — linked to ISIS/Daesh and Middle East trafficking Dependence can develop with regular use.