BZP
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
A2; Frenzy; Nemesis
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Stimulant
CHEMICAL NAME
1-benzylpiperazine
DESCRIPTION
BZP is a stimulant which gained popularity in some countries in the early 2000s as a legal alternative to amphetamine, methamphetamine, and MDMA.
GENERAL INFORMATION #
BZP in a New Category of Substances in New Zealand, by M Bowden
ARTICLES & WRITINGS #
Synthesis of 1-Benzylpiperazine (BzP/A2), Rhodium Archive
RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES #
N-Substituted Piperazines Mimic MDMA, Baumann 2004
EXPERIENCES #
Discomfort, by Anonymous
Real-Time Geek Report, by bluedolphin
Adequate Buzz, Massive Comedown, by Rasher
First Dissappointed Then a Believer, by Anonymous
Queasy Feverishness, Oh Dear..., by mattski
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
PRIMARY RESOURCES #
LAW #
Risk Assessment Report: 1-benzylpiperazine (BZP), EMCDDA, 2005
MEDIA COVERAGE #
Police may charge 'legal ecstasy' distributor, July 15 2008, GlobeAndMail
After club-goer's death, Health Canada looks at BZP, July 10 2008, GlobeAndMail
MP slams BZP as gateway drug, cause of psychosis - NZPA, Oct 10 2007
Mind-altering drugs: does legal mean safe? - New Scientist, Sep 29 2007
Battle lines drawn on legal highs - NZ Herald, Dec 29 2004
List of Piperazine-related Media - RichardGoode.com
PROHIBITION SITES #