Hazardous Substances
Scopolamine (Devil's Breath / Burundanga)
Street names: Devil's breath, Burundanga, Hyoscine, The world's scariest drug
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Anticholinergic deliriant: amnesia, suggestibility, loss of free will at high doses
- Medical doses: motion sickness prevention
⚠Key risks
- CRIMINAL DRUG — used in robberies and sexual assault in Latin America and increasingly Europe: victims dosed lose memory and become suggestible
- At criminal doses: complete amnesia, zombie-like compliance
- Overdose: hyperthermia, seizures, coma, death
- The 'myth vs reality' is debated, but verified criminal cases exist
✚Overdose signs
- Dilated pupils, flushed dry skin
- Severe confusion, hallucinations
- Hyperthermia
- Seizures, coma
Category comparison — Hazardous Substances
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scopolamine (Devil's Breath / Burundanga) | Rx-only | CRIMINAL DRUG — used in robberies and sexual assault in Latin America and increasingly Europe: victims dosed lose memory and become suggestible; At criminal doses: complete amnesia, zombie-like compliance | N/A — criminal use |
| Potassium Cyanide (KCN) | Not a drug — regulated toxic chemical | Lethal dose ~200–300 mg — death within minutes to an hour; No antidote available outside hospital; hydrogen cyanide gas from acid contact | N/A — sometimes sold fraudulently as 'peaceful exit' scams |
| Air Duster (Computer Duster / Canned Air) | Household product — not a drug; no age restriction on purchase | SUDDEN SNIFFING DEATH — the most deadly inhalant: difluoroethane sensitizes the heart to adrenaline; a sudden fright, chase, or exertion triggers fatal cardiac arrest. First-time users die; Frostbite to lungs and airway from direct spray | $3–$8 per can at any electronics/office store |
| Gasoline / Petrol Huffing | Not a drug — fuel product | Extremely toxic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene); Sudden sniffing death — cardiac arrest | Effectively free — siphoned fuel |
| Glue / Solvent Sniffing | Not drugs — adhesives and solvents | The CLASSIC youth inhalant — peak use age 14–15; Sudden sniffing death from cardiac arrest | $1–$5 per tube/can — pocket money prices |
| Refrigerant / Freon Huffing | Not a drug — HVAC refrigerant | EXTREMELY dangerous — refrigerant gases (difluoroethane, tetrafluoroethane) cause sudden cardiac death at high rates; Frostbite to airways | Stolen/siphoned — no price, high death cost |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Scopolamine (Devil's Breath / Burundanga) look like?
Transdermal patches (legit) or white powder blown/blown onto victims (criminal); from borrachero tree (Colombia)
What are the signs of a Scopolamine (Devil's Breath / Burundanga) overdose?
Dilated pupils, flushed dry skin; Severe confusion, hallucinations; Hyperthermia Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
CRIMINAL DRUG — used in robberies and sexual assault in Latin America and increasingly Europe: victims dosed lose memory and become suggestible Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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