Tramal

Probably the most popular drug in the UAE. The drug Tramadol has many names and the pills come in many different forms, many different dosages; but they all share one thing in common: they all contain Tramadol, and it doesn't show up in any blood tests.

Users have two ways of getting Tramadol, either by going to a doctor and making up a very good story to get the doctor to prescribe it to them, in which case they can buy 40 pills for about 70Dhs., or if they fail at this, they can buy it off the market for about 250Dhs. per 10 pills.

People will usually buy 'Iranian Tramal' from the market for about 100-200Dhs. per 10 pills because it usually has a significantly stronger effect on the user.

The effect that the user experiences is usually one of numbness, happiness, and a heightened sense of social skills.

How can you tell if someone is taking Tramadol? Well, taking too much tramdol will result in a black colour under the eyes. Also, too much Tramadol will cause the user to appear 'sleepy. Additionally, Tramadol users begin itching quite often in specific places: between the chest and the stomach, the sides of the ribs (under the armpits), and the lower back.

When a frequent user is cut off from Tramal for a day or more, they are most often overcome with an uncontrollable urge to sleep. This can be thought of as a sort of 'hangover' from Tramadol. The user is usually seen to be 'dosing off' for a day or two after they have been cut off from Tramadol.