Opioids
Nalbuphine (Nubain)
Street names: Nubain, Nubain injection
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⚡What it does
- Mixed agonist-antagonist opioid: pain relief, mild euphoria
⚠Key risks
- Abused by bodybuilders to counter steroid-cycle pain — dependence follows
- Triggers withdrawal in opioid-dependent users
- Injection-site infections
✚Overdose signs
- Slow breathing
- Extreme drowsiness
- Dizziness, low blood pressure
Category comparison — Opioids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalbuphine (Nubain) | Unscheduled federally | Abused by bodybuilders to counter steroid-cycle pain — dependence follows; Triggers withdrawal in opioid-dependent users | ~$10–$25 per ampoule diverted |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
| Fentanyl | Schedule II | Respiratory depression; Addiction in days | ~$20–$40 per counterfeit pill |
| Fentanyl HCl (powder) | Schedule II / analogue prosecutions | Lab-purity powder is far stronger than street mixes; Weighing errors are fatal | ~$60–$120/gram wholesale equivalent |
| Acetylfentanyl | Schedule I | ~5–15× weaker than fentanyl but still deadly at gram-level mistakes; Frequent cause of cluster overdoses | ~$25–$60/g where found |
| Furanylfentanyl (Fu-F) | Schedule I | Linked to hundreds of fatal overdoses 2016–2018; Potency similar to fentanyl | ~$20–$50/g |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Nalbuphine (Nubain) look like?
Injectable solution; diverted ampoules
What are the signs of a Nalbuphine (Nubain) overdose?
Slow breathing; Extreme drowsiness; Dizziness, low blood pressure Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
Abused by bodybuilders to counter steroid-cycle pain — dependence follows Dependence can develop with regular use.