Beschreibung
Benzylpiperazine (BZP; "A2", "Benny Bear", "Frenzy", "Nemesis", "Sunrise", "Hummer") is a recreational drug with euphoric, stimulant properties. Its dopamine and serotonin agonist mechanism of action is believed to be similar to MDMA and the effects produced by BZP are comparable to those produced by amphetamine. Adverse effects have been reported following its use including acute psychosis, renal toxicity, and seizures. It does not appear to be very addictive and no deaths have been reported following a sole ingestion of BZP, although there have been at least two deaths from the combination of BZP and MDMA. Its sale is banned in a few countries, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and other parts of Europe. However, its legal status is currently less restrictive in some other countries such as Canada, although investigations and regulations are pending under European Union laws.