Boltushka is a homemade amphetamine-type stimulant made from ingredients found in pharmacies and on the black market such as cold remedies, phenylpropanolamine and potassium permanganate.
Most users inject boltushka five to six times a day. The initial “rush” of euphoria (known as prihod) lasts 15-20 minutes and is followed by a short period of heightened energy and activity, lasting no longer than two hours.
Many users follow a pattern of injecting boltushka for two or three days, going without sleep and food, then rest for a day before going back to injecting the drug. Not surprisingly, such intense use can lead to death within a year or less.
Dangers of boltushka
Not knowing the exact ingredients is a serious risk to the health. The effects are similar to amphetamine on energy and appetite and include a binging pattern of use leading to shaking and other neurological damage.
Long term use will affect the users bone density and cause damage to and loss of teeth.
The biggest danger of taking bolushka is contracting blood borne diseases from shared needles. This is because it is a drug that only works if it is injected intravenously. Drinking bolushka will only cause bloating and nausea.
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