Drug Identification Chart

Cannabis
(Hash oil)

Cannabis
(Hashish)

Cannabis
(Marihuana)

Cocaine
(Crystals)

Cocaine
(Rocks)

Ecstasy
(MDMA)

GHB

Heroin

LSD
(Blotting Paper)

LSD
(Tablets)

Magic mushrooms

Methamphe tamine
(Crystals)

Methamphe tamine
(Powder)

Methamphe tamine
(Tablets)

Kétamine
(Liquid)

Kétamine
(Powder)

Kétamine
(Tablets)

PCP
(Powder)

PCP
(Tablets)

Ecstasy (MDMA)

Description: Tablets with a variety of logos and colours

Street Names: E, XTC, X, Pill, Peanut, Ecstasy, Dove, Love Drug

Methods of Use: Ingested

Category: Stimulant (Substance that activates the psychic functions by increasing wakefulness and general brain activity. By accelerating the thinking process, it makes the user more alert and energetic.)

Perception-distorting (Substance that alters sensory perception. It causes changes in user’s mood, thoughts and consciousness)

Most Commonly Cited Effects: Euphoria, increased alertness, heightening of emotions and sensory perceptions, loss of inhibitions

Detection Method: Muscle tension, involuntary teeth chattering, rapid blinking of eyes, dilated pupils, hyperthermia, dehydration, confusion, anxiety

Appendices: III

Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)