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Analysis for identification in amnesty bin samples from dance venues.

Susannah L Kenyon1, John D Ramsey, Terry Lee

  • 1King's College, St. Georges Hospital Medical School, London, United Kingdom. skenyon@squl.ac.uk

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
|November 25, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Analysis of discarded drugs in UK clubs revealed high MDMA (ecstasy) content in tablets. Cocaine, amphetamine, and ketamine were prevalent in powders, with similar drug proportions found in London and Manchester.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Toxicology
  • Illicit Drug Analysis

Background:

  • Amnesty bins in nightlife venues provide a valuable source for analyzing discarded substances.
  • Previous surveys have documented drug trends, but regional comparisons are essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze and document the range of illicit drugs discarded in UK club amnesty bins.
  • To compare drug prevalence and patterns between a large London club and smaller Manchester clubs.

Main Methods:

  • Substances were collected from July 2003 to March 2004.
  • Solid dosage forms were identified using the TICTAC database, chemical tests, and GC-MS.
  • Unidentified drugs underwent further analytical techniques.

Main Results:

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  • Over 1000 tablets, capsules, and powders were analyzed.
  • MDMA (ecstasy) constituted over 94% of tablets in London and 84% in Manchester.
  • Common powder drugs included cocaine, amphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA, with similar proportions across both cities.

Conclusions:

  • MDMA is the dominant substance in ecstasy tablets found in UK club amnesty bins.
  • Despite quantity differences, drug profiles in powders showed remarkable similarity between London and Manchester, indicating consistent trends in the dance scene.