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Stimulants

Sisa

Street names: SISA, cocaine of the poor, Athens meth, methedrone sisa

⚡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

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
SisaIllegalCorrosive cutting agents burn mouth, gums, and lungs; Rapid onset of psychosisAmong 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.
CocaineSchedule IIHeart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle~$60–$120 per gram
Speed (amphetamine paste)Schedule IIInsomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating~$10–$40 per gram
MethamphetamineSchedule IIAddiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis~$20–$100 per gram
Adderall (amphetamine salts)Schedule IIDependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet
Adderall XRSchedule IISame 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.

🔗Sources & further reading

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