specifka

Specifka is a colloquial term used primarily in Poland and some neighboring regions to refer to a substance whose exact identity or composition is uncertain. The word is derived from specyfika, a Polish term for a pharmaceutical or chemical preparation, but in slang it has come to denote drugs or psychoactive substances, especially those marketed as novelty or "legal high" products.

As a slang noun, specifka does not refer to a single compound; rather it describes a broad category of items sold under vague labels without clear labeling of ingredients. In everyday speech, specyfki may include synthetic cannabinoids, cathinones, or other research chemicals, sold online or in head shops, sometimes misrepresenting potency or origin.

Because the category is informal and often associated with illegal or regulated substances, the legal status of items referred to as specyfka varies by jurisdiction and can change over time. Health risks are significant due to variable purity, undisclosed ingredients, and potential adverse reactions. Public health authorities typically warn against use of unidentified substances marketed as specyfiki.

In cultural contexts, the term appears in youth slang and online discussions about drugs, sometimes used humorously or descriptively rather than as a specific product code.

See also: drug slang, novel psychoactive substances, legal highs, specyfika, pharmacology.