DrugsData is not a good choice for analyzing whole-plant products or extracts, or supplements that don't have named components. The main reason to use DrugsData to test an herbal product or supplement is if a sample is suspected of being adulterated. Our program is targeted at analyzing and detecting psychoactive drugs, pharmaceuticals, research chemicals, street drugs, their analogs, and the contaminants in those drugs.
If this sample contained a 'small molecule', the lab would likely have been able to identify the substance. In any case it would have been detected and would be listed above as an Unidentified substance.
If one or more large molecules (such as proteins or peptides) are present, the lab will probably not be able to identify the substance because their lab techniques cause large molecules to degrade. In many cases, the procedures used by the lab cause such large-molecule substances to not show up at all. Simple sugars, vitamins, metals, and minerals do not show up properly using the techniques used by our lab, either.
Send in a sample for testing
DrugsData tests all psychoactive drugs including ecstasy tablets, powders, research chemicals, novel pschoactive substances, and other drugs through our DEA-licensed laboratory. Ecstasy/Molly tablets cost $100. Recreational drug powder/crystal/blotter costs $100. Pharmaceuticals, supplements and all others cost $150 per analysis.
Should the public have access to independent analysis of the products they consume?
The vast majority of analyses of over-the-counter, prescription, and recreational drugs are performed in secret with no independent oversite or review. No other historical record, free from politically-controlled agencies, is currently available in North America nor most other parts of the world.
DrugsData, a project of Erowid Center, needs the support of professionals, students, parents, individuals with means, and small foundations for a total yearly budget of around $120,000 USD. Erowid Center's general budget and the co-pays we require fund most of this cost.
If this sample contained a 'small molecule', the lab would likely have been able to identify the substance. In any case it would have been detected and would be listed above as an Unidentified substance.
If one or more large molecules (such as proteins or peptides) are present, the lab will probably not be able to identify the substance because their lab techniques cause large molecules to degrade. In many cases, the procedures used by the lab cause such large-molecule substances to not show up at all. Simple sugars, vitamins, metals, and minerals do not show up properly using the techniques used by our lab, either.