Is party pills legal in New Zealand?

Party pills containing piperazine-based ingredients (including BZP and TFMPP) were made illegal in New Zealand in 2008. This law change however, has not prevented the manufacture or sale of party pills altogether, and as a result alternatives to BZP are currently available.

What class is party pills?

Class C1 drug
As of 1 April 2008 BZP, TFMPP, pFPP, MeOPP, mCPP and MBZP have been classified as a Class C1 drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, making it illegal to import, export, sell, and have in your possession or to use anything containing these substances.

What are party meds?

“Party Drugs” is a term used to describe a range of illegal drugs sold as tablets (“pills”) or capsules (“caps”). Ecstasy is the common name for a drug called MDMA, which is usually sold as a pill or capsule, although it can also come in powder or crystal form.

When was BZP banned NZ?

2008
In 2008, the sale and possession of BZP was criminalized, with the result that (a) some users possibly switched to other illegal drugs, and (b) a market developed for alternative party pills that are BZP-free but contain unregulated substances that may themselves pose a health risk.

What is a party enhancer?

Party pills are a psychoactive substance meant to offer an effect similar to amphetamines, ecstasy, or LSD. The main ingredient in party pills was originally benzylpiperazine (BZP).

What does piperazine feel like?

The stimulant effects of piperazines are similar to MDMA (ecstasy) but dose for dose they are not as potent. Effects can last for 6 to 8 hours and include feelings of: euphoria. being alert, alive and full of energy.

What does BZP stand for?

Benzylpiperazine (BZP) is a recreational drug with euphoriant and stimulant properties. The effects produced by BZP are comparable to those produced by amphetamine.

How do you make a career out of partying?

10 Fun Jobs for Party People

  1. Bartender.
  2. Event Planner.
  3. Flight Attendant.
  4. Hotel Manager.
  5. Human Resources Manager.
  6. Life Coach.
  7. Promotions Director.
  8. Real Estate Agent.

What drugs are popular in New Zealand?

The results show that alcohol and tobacco are the most commonly used drugs. Cannabis had been tried by 43% of the sample, and this level of use appears similar to that in Australia and the United States. Hallucinogens were the next most common illicit drug and had been tried by 8% of the sample.