Stimulants
Sisa
Street names: SISA, cocaine of the poor, Athens meth, methedrone sisa
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Cheap intense stimulation
- Wakefulness
- Suppressed hunger
- Agitation and paranoia
- Psychosis with repeated use
⚠Key risks
- Corrosive cutting agents burn mouth, gums, and lungs
- Rapid onset of psychosis
- Severe dependence
- Mouth and dental destruction
- High injection-related infection rates
✚Overdose signs
- Extreme agitation
- Chest pain
- Hyperthermia
- Seizures
- Cardiac arrest
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisa | Illegal | Corrosive cutting agents burn mouth, gums, and lungs; Rapid onset of psychosis | Among the cheapest stimulants in Europe — a hit in Athens has sold for as little as €2-5, driving its spread among homeless and marginalised users. |
| 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 Sisa look like?
Crystalline powder or paste, often contaminated with battery acid or other corrosive cutting agents.
What are the signs of a Sisa overdose?
Extreme agitation; Chest pain; Hyperthermia Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Corrosive cutting agents burn mouth, gums, and lungs Dependence can develop with regular use.
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