• May 19, 2021
  • Posted by: Keith Graves
  • Categories: CNS Stimulants, Drug Trends
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On average, one new synthetic drug comes to the black market. These drugs are often referred to as Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) in the medical community, Research Chemicals (RC) in the drug using crowd, or “Legal Highs” by some lay people.

No matter what you call it, it is concerning that so many of these new drugs are coming to the market so quickly. This week’s newest drug coming to the black market is a drug called N-Methyl-2-Aminoindane (NM-2-AI). 2-aminoindane is a cyclic analogue of amphetamine (a CNS Stimulant). DEA TOX received cohorts of urine specimens in April 2021 from three states (CA – 25, MN – 25, and ID – 2 OD cases). “NM-2-AI was confirmed and quantified in eight of the samples submitted. In these same eight samples, methamphetamine was also identified. The major substances detected in the cohorts collectively included 11-nor-9-carboxy-THC, methamphetamine, amphetamine, and morphine. The other NPS confirmed include ethylamphetamine, buphedrone, NRG-3, acetylfentanyl, 4CN-AMB-BUTINACA, MEPIRAPIM, and flualprazolam.”

Signs and Symptoms of N-Methyl-2-Aminoindane (NM-2-AI)

People under the influence of NM-2-AI will present as someone who is under the influence of a CNS Stimulant. Expect to see dilated pupils, a fast pulse, rapid speech and hyperactivity. Below is a handy chart that shows common signs and symptoms of CNS Stimulant use.

Legal Status, User Profile and Availability

NM-2-AI is not scheduled currently. It is easily obtained on the open web. A quick Google search revealed several sources online to purchase it, including a notorious Chinese manufacturer that is pumping these types of drugs into the United States and other countries. The typical user will be a young male that orders it through the internet or through the dark web.



Author: Keith Graves
Keith is a retired Police Sergeant, working his entire 29 year career in the San Francisco Bay Area. Keith is a recipient of the prestigious California’s Narcotics Officer of the Year Award and is a prior winner of MADD’s California Hero Award. He has years of experience as a Narcotics Detective and a Narcotics Unit Supervisor and is a Drug Recognition Expert Instructor (IACP #3292). Keith has developed several courses for the Department of Defense, California Narcotics Officers Association, and California POST, and numerous police agencies and private corporations. Keith has held other assignments besides narcotics including Training Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, COPPS Officer, Traffic Officer, and 20 years as a SWAT Team member and Sniper Team Leader. Keith has taught thousands of officers and businesses around the world about drug use, drug trends, compliance training and drug investigations. Keith is also the founder of Christian Warrior Training, where he provides free resources and training to church security ministries. He is recognized as an international drug expert and has testified as an expert in court proceedings on drug cases, homicide cases and rape prosecutions. Keith earned a BA in Business Management from Saint Mary’s College of California and a MA in Criminal Justice. Keith is the Founder and President of Graves & Associates, a company dedicated to providing drug training to law enforcement, the Department of Defense, and private industry internationally. You can follow Keith on social media on Facebook (DopeCop and DrugEnforcementCops), twitter (DopeCop) and Instagram (DrugEnforcementCops).

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