Dissociatives
Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) Abuse
Street names: Artane, Trihex, Benzhexol
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- At high doses: euphoric delirium, hallucinations
- Stimulant-like buzz for some users
⚠Key risks
- Anticholinergic delirium — confusion, dangerous hallucinations
- Heat stroke risk (blocks sweating)
- Dependence reported in prison and refugee settings
✚Overdose signs
- Delirium
- Hot dry flushed skin
- Racing heart, urinary retention
Category comparison — Dissociatives
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) Abuse | Prescription-only | Anticholinergic delirium — confusion, dangerous hallucinations; Heat stroke risk (blocks sweating) | ~$0.50–$2 per tablet where diverted |
| Ketamine | Schedule III | Bladder damage (ketamine cystitis) with regular use; K-holes and accidents while impaired | ~$20–$60 per gram |
| Ketalar (ketamine injection) | Schedule III | IV use raises infection and dependence risk; Bladder harm identical to powder use | ~$30–$100 per vial |
| 2F-DCK (2-fluorodeschloroketamine) | Analogue prosecutions | Very little human safety data; Bladder toxicity assumed similar to ketamine | ~$25–$60 per gram |
| DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping) | OTC | Serotonin syndrome — DXM is serotonergic; DEADLY with SSRIs, MAOIs, MDMA; Liver damage — Coricidin contains chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) that's hepatotoxic at abuse doses | ~$5–$12 per bottle |
| 3-MeO-PCP | Analog prosecution | MANIA and dangerous disinhibition — users hurt themselves/others; Overdose: severe dissociation, catatonia | ~$20–$50/g |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) Abuse look like?
Tablets for Parkinson's disease; diverted in the Middle East, North Africa and prisons
What are the signs of a Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) Abuse overdose?
Delirium; Hot dry flushed skin; Racing heart, urinary retention Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Anticholinergic delirium — confusion, dangerous hallucinations Dependence can develop with regular use.