Stimulants
Levamisole (Cocaine Cut)
Street names: Levamisole, The flesh-rot cut, Cocaine adulterant
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- No recreational effect — veterinary dewormer added to bulk cocaine
⚠Key risks
- THE SIGNATURE: levamisole-contaminated cocaine causes agranulocytosis (immune collapse) and skin necrosis — black rotting earlobes, cheeks, limbs documented across the US/EU
- Found in up to 70–80% of seized cocaine in peak years (it passes 'taste/numb' tests and adds stimulant heft)
- Purpura and ear-rot cases cluster — drug-checking services flag it
- Treatment: stop exposure; the immune damage usually reverses in weeks
✚Overdose signs
- (Not an overdose drug) — warning signs: black/purple skin patches, sores that won't heal, persistent infections, fever
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levamisole (Cocaine Cut) | Not a drug — veterinary wormer; most common cocaine adulterant | THE SIGNATURE: levamisole-contaminated cocaine causes agranulocytosis (immune collapse) and skin necrosis — black rotting earlobes, cheeks, limbs documented across the US/EU; Found in up to 70–80% of seized cocaine in peak years (it passes 'taste/numb' tests and adds stimulant heft) | N/A — it's the bulk in the bag |
| 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.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Levamisole (Cocaine Cut) look like?
White crystalline powder — indistinguishable from cocaine in a bag (that's the point)
What are the signs of a Levamisole (Cocaine Cut) overdose?
(Not an overdose drug) — warning signs: black/purple skin patches, sores that won't heal, persistent infections, fever Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
THE SIGNATURE: levamisole-contaminated cocaine causes agranulocytosis (immune collapse) and skin necrosis — black rotting earlobes, cheeks, limbs documented across the US/EU Dependence can develop with regular use.