Classification: Hallucinogenic deliriant
Common Names/Nicknames: Belladonna, devil’s berries, nightshade, Jimsonweed, thorn apple, moonflower, stink weed, mandrake
Active Compound: Atropine, scopolamine
Found in: Nightshade plant, Jimsonweed plant, mandrake root, other Solanaceae (nightshades) plants, prescription atropine, prescription scopolamine
Mode of Consumption: Ingestion, mucosal absorption (ocular), injection
DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Unscheduled. Legal with prescription only
Effects:
Hallucinations, delirium, amnesia, reduced bloating, increased heart rate, dilated pupils
Risks:
Memory disruption, confusion, coma, fatal overdose
Dangerous Drug Combinations:
Potentially fatal mix with cocaine, amphetamine, and other stimulants. Potentially fatal combination with alcohol, barbiturates, methaqualone, benzodiazepines, and other drugs that suppress breathing. Possibly dangerous combination with antidepressants, ecstasy, and other drugs that affect serotonin levels
Special Considerations:
Tropane alkaloids are rarely abused because they tend to produce an unpleasant high and are incredibly toxic, carrying high risk of fatal overdose