Stimulants
PV8 (α-Pyrrolidinoheptaphenone)
Street names: PV8, α-PHPP
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Stimulant — pyrovalerone family
⚠Key risks
- Bath-salt class harms
- Little data
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart
- Psychosis
📋Quick facts
Also known asPV8, α-PHPP
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classAnalog prosecution; controlled several EU
AppearanceWhite powder
Street price~$15–$35/g
Legal statusAnalogue US; controlled several EU
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: EMCDDA
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PV8 (α-Pyrrolidinoheptaphenone) | Analog prosecution; controlled several EU | Bath-salt class harms; Little data | ~$15–$35/g |
| MDPV | Schedule I | The original 'bath salts' panic drug — psychosis, self-harm reports; Very compulsive redosing | ~$15–$40 per gram |
| PV9 (α-Pyrrolidinononaphenone) | Analog prosecution; controlled several EU | Bath-salt harms; Little data | ~$15–$35/g |
| α-PVP (Flakka) | Schedule I | Notorious for psychotic episodes ('flakka zombies' media panic); Extreme compulsive redosing | ~$10–$30 per gram |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does PV8 (α-Pyrrolidinoheptaphenone) look like?
White powder
What are the signs of a PV8 (α-Pyrrolidinoheptaphenone) overdose?
Racing heart; Psychosis Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Bath-salt class harms Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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