PMA

PMA (p-methoxyamphetamine) is a dangerous synthetic drug, psychostimulant and hallucinogen. It is made from anethole, the flavor compound of anise and fennel. It is classified as a Schedule I hallucinogen under the Controlled Substances Act in the United States. Internationally, PMA is a Schedule I drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substanceshttp://www.incb.org/pdf/e/list/green.pdf.

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PMA in the form of pills is sometimes passed off as MDMA (Ecstasy) and can cause death, because it is more active and more toxic. Effects of PMA ingestion include accelerated and irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, and a strong, unpleasant feeling of intoxication. There are approximately twice as many deaths caused by PMA as by MDMA, although the actual occurrence of PMA on the market is only a fraction of that of MDMA.

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Synthetic: Generally, synthetic means pertaining to synthesis, i.e., the putting-together of two or more parts into a coherent whole, whether by design or by natural processes....

Stimulant: A stimulant is a drug which increases the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and produces a sense of euphoria or awakeness. Stimulants can be used as recreational drugs, or therapeutically to increase alertness. They are also used and sometimes abused to boost endurance and productivity as w...

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