answersLogoWhite

0

'Cutting' a drug refers to diluting it with some other ingredients. This practice is done with the intention of increasing profits. Popular drug cutting agents are methylsulfonylmethane, inositol, lactose, etc. However, bizarre, and sometimes very dangerous cutting agents have been used.

Some cutting agents are often active drugs in their own right. The reason for addition of these compounds is often to increase the bitterness of the product, as the inert cutting agents can cause it to be sweeter or less bitter. The active cutting agents range from the more harmless lidocaine (used in cut cocaine to retain its numbing effect) to the dangerous deworming agent levamisole, which caused several deaths. Levamisole recently was used as a cutting agent in the U.S. and Canada. Although there is no advantage to using this compound over the others (and the drawback of causing seizures and other health effects), it was widely used for that purpose.

User Avatar

Maximillia Auer

Lvl 10
3y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What kind of antibiotic will make you test positive for cocaine?

No known antibiotic tests positive for cocaine, at least in the US.


What agent is coke?

Cocaine


Does cocaine have a smell?

Yes, it does. No, no it doesn't you dummy, NOVACAINE which is a cutting agent that can be found in your local dentist's office to numb gums and body parts smell sort of acidic and sweet, and other additives can smell sweet, sour or like gas but pure cocaine does not


Is b12 used in cutting cocaine?

Yes, in some cases. Other substances used in cutting cocaine are ether, baby laxative & baking soda. Dealers will use anything as long as it's not too harmful to snort and looks close to cocaine so they can streeeeeetch that gram!


How do you get cocaine out of me?

Small cutting instruments and small amounts of ingested laundry detergent.


What are ez splitz?

it is a cutting tool used for splitting cigars and/or drugs: i.e. marijuana, cocaine.


What is mannite?

Mannite is a chemical cutting agent for heroin.


Over the counter masking agent for cocaine?

baby teething powder or bi-carb


How can you take cocaine out your hair follicles?

Cocaine cannot be removed from hair without destroying it. Thus, some users resort to cutting their hair in order to evade drug testing.


What analgesic has been used as a cutting agent for heroin?

Paracetamol


What is commonly used to cut cocaine?

Cocaine is commonly cut with substances like baking soda, talcum powder, flour, or other similar white powdery substances to increase the quantity and maximize profits for sellers. These cutting agents can dilute the purity of cocaine and pose additional health risks to users.


Is inositol any good as a cutting agent?

Inositol is sometimes used as a cutting agent in illicit drugs due to its similar appearance and low cost. It is relatively safe for consumption at normal levels, but large amounts can have laxative effects. However, using inositol as a cutting agent is illegal and can pose health risks to individuals consuming the adulterated substance.