Imaginarium
Bluelighter
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Currently, most people who use methaqualone in South Africa do so via inhalation. The route of administration (ROA) should be adjusted for if comparing experiences and effects. I know very few people who consume methaqualone orally, intentionally. With limited quantitative data on chemical composition of illicit methaqualone pills, it's not possible to know what the concentration of methaqualone is (pills ranging from 1 - 1.5 g in total weight). While both benzodiazepines and methaqaulone have sedative properties, it's the ROA that allows for the rapid depressant effects of methaqualone when consumed via inhalation. In my experience, consuming methaqualone via inhalation (and combined with cannabis) produces substantially more rapid depressant effects than benzodiazepines in South Africa. It would also be important to consider the dosage of methaqualone/benzodiazepines.
Interestingly, and even throughout various COVID-19 lockdowns, we found a geographical spread across the country and identified its use in places previously not known. Our study, and data from the South African Epidemiological Network on Drug Use (SACENDU), suggests an the prevalence of methaqualone use in South Africa is increasing, particularly among a younger demographic.
Interestingly, and even throughout various COVID-19 lockdowns, we found a geographical spread across the country and identified its use in places previously not known. Our study, and data from the South African Epidemiological Network on Drug Use (SACENDU), suggests an the prevalence of methaqualone use in South Africa is increasing, particularly among a younger demographic.
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