| Substance (Click for info) | Simon's Time → | Comments |
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| 2C-B | None | At lower doses 2C-B produces effects similar to those of MDMA, which is why 2C-B has been mis-sold as MDMA since the mid 80s, when MDMA became illegal. Higher doses of 2C-B have been found to cause hallucinogenic effects. |
| Amphetamine | None | For general information about amphetamine, please see the amphetamine info page. |
| Aspirin | None | Aspirin is a commonly used anti-inflammatory. Due to its availability, Aspirin is useful for drug testing purposes to verify whether or not analytical reagents have expired. |
| BZP | None | BZP (Benzylpiperazine) is a stimulant that produces effects similar to amphetamine. |
| Caffeine | None | Caffeine is a widely consumed stimulant found in dozens of plant species, and can have both negative and positive health effects. |
| Cocaine | None | Common cocaine adulterants in a sample can be identified with a cocaine cuts test kit. The purity of a cocaine sample can be estimated with a cocaine purity test. For general information about cocaine, please see the cocaine info page. |
| Codeine | None | |
| Creatine | Very slow reaction with creatine monohydrate. Gradually turns red over 5 or 10 minutes. It's best to compare with a control, because Simon's is an orange color on it's own. Mixed with creatine, it turns a deeper red. Creatine is a bodybuilding supplement. It's known to be mis-sold as cocaine and other drugs. |
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| Ephedrine | None | Ephedrine is a stimulant and is similar in chemical structure to amphetamines and is a methamphetamine analogue. |
| Heroin | None | For general information about heroin, please see the heroin info page. |
| Ketamine | None | For general information about ketamine, please see our ketamine info page. |
| Levamisole | Levamisole is a medication used to treat parasitic worm infections in livestock. It is a common cocaine adulterant with adverse side effects. |
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| Lidocaine | None | Lidocaine is an a local anesthetic, and a common adulterant in cocaine. Both cocaine and lidocaine numb the gums when applied. By diluting cocaine with lidocaine, the user gets the impression they are receiving high-quality cocaine. |
| MDA | None | MDA doesn't react with Simon's, whereas you'd see a blue reaction with MDMA or MDE. Closely related to MDMA, MDA is reported to produce more visuals, and is known to be more neurotoxic. Simon's reagent can differentiate MDA from MDMA. |
| MDE | Fast reaction. Closely related to MDMA, MDE is relatively rare, and is reported as being less potent than MDMA. |
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| MDMA | Fast reaction. For general information about MDMA, please see the MDMA info page. |
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| Mephedrone | Developed as an MDMA analogue, mephedrone produces a shortlived effect with a strong urge to redose. |
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| Mescaline | None | |
| Methamphetamine | Turns blue quickly. For general information about methamphetamine, please see the meth/amphetamine info page. |
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| Methylone | Faint blue. | |
| MXE | None | MXE is a dissociative hallucinogen developed for grey market distribution. MXE is linked to a number of hospitalizations from higher doses and mixing with other substances. |
| PMA | None | PMA is known to be mis-sold as MDMA, and is linked to a number of deaths. PMA and PMMA are almost identical in chemical makeup. |
| PMMA | PMMA is known to be mis-sold as MDMA, and is linked to a number of deaths. PMA and PMMA are almost identical in chemical makeup. |
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| Sugar | None | Because of sugars widespread availability, it's useful for drug testing purposes to verify whether or not analytical reagents have expired. |
| Vitamin C | None | Vitamin C is an essential nutrient found in various foods and sold as a supplement. It is commonly added as a filler to cocaine as a cheap way to increase profits. |
| Vyvanse | Vyvanse is an amphetamine derivative mainly used to treat ADHD and eating disorders. |