Opioides
Dihydrocodeine (DHC)
Street names: DHC, DF-118, Paracodol
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Alivio del dolor y calor similar a la codeína
- Euphoria en dosis más altas
⚠Key risks
- Dependencia - popular opioide de calle del Reino Unido / UE
- Depresión respiratoria en sobredosis
✚Overdose signs
- Pinpoint pupilos
- Respiración lenta
- labios azules
Comparación de categoría — Opioides
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dihydrocodeine (DHC) | Schedule II/III equivalent | Dependence — popular UK/EU street opioid; Respiratory depression in overdose | ~£1–£5 per 30 mg tablet |
| 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 Dihydrocodeine (DHC) look like?
Comprimidos blancos (30 mg) o líquidos; dosis baja OTC en algunos países de la UE
What are the signs of a Dihydrocodeine (DHC) overdose?
Pinpoint pupilos; Respiración lenta; labios azules Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
Dependencia - popular opioide de calle del Reino Unido / UE Dependence can develop with regular use.