Drugs and Addictive Substances

What Kind of Drug Is It?

Benzylpiperazine (BZP) and trifluoromethyl-phenylpiperazine (TFMPP) are both stimulants—substances that increase the activity of a living organism or one of its parts. Neither one of these compounds has any known medical use for humans, at least not in their existing chemical forms. BZP and TFMPP are substances known as intermediariesChemical compounds that are intended for use in the manufacture of more complex substances., meaning they are at a middle stage in chemical production. Because piperazinesPronounced pih-PAIR-uh-zeens; chemical compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen that are used medically to destroy worms and other parasites in humans and animals. can dissolve fats, they are often used as cleaning solutions. Usually, piperazines are made into detergents or medicines.