The drug became a controlled substance in the United States in 1994. However, it was reportedly abandoned for such purposes due to gastrointestinal side effects and lack of entactogenic effects. Most simple alkyl derivatives were considerably less potent than 2C-B, with N-ethyl-2C-B for instance having a 40 times lower affinity for the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor.

-P: The Strongest Member of the 2C Family of Psychedelics

The effects of 2C-B have been described as a combination between LSD and MDMA — but this is a simplification. The effects of 2C-B are often described as being a mid-point between the empathogenic effects of MDMA and the hallucinogenic effects of LSD. But there’s another popular psychoactive substance that’s been residing in the shadows since the 1980s.

-T: A Tactile Psychedelic

2C-B is one of the most popular psychoactive substances globally — despite there being virtually no research available on its safety or effect profiles in the medical literature. It’s not clear whether or not microdoses of 2C-B are safe long term. The hallucinogenic effects of 2C-B could bring an increased level of risk to people with psychiatric disorders. 2C-B has stimulating effects that could be dangerous for people with heart disease or who are taking heart medications. The reagent will turn purple if the sample contains MDMA, and NBOMe substances will turn red.

• The effects will be much stronger and appear much more quickly.
• In his book PiHKAL (Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved) and other publications, Alexander Shulgin lists 2C-B’s dose range as 12 to 24 mg orally and its duration as 4 to 8 hours.
• The drug’s mild anesthetic effect can sometimes allow injuries to go unnoticed.

It is also worth noting that these effects will not necessarily occur in a predictable or reliable manner, although higher doses are more liable to induce the full spectrum of effects. This suggests that the 5-HT2C receptor is primarily responsible for mediating the effects experienced by users of 2C-B. Unlike most psychedelics, 2C-B has been shown to be a low efficacy serotonin 5-HT2A receptor partial agonist or even full antagonist.

Thank you for taking psychedelics responsibly, immature psychonauts are the last thing the psychedelic movement needs.And thank you for being a part of this renaissance. If you take the substance orally, stop eating at least 2-3 hours prior. In the spiritual community, there are mixed opinions on this.You will not be able to retain these states of consciousness unless you put in a lot of work in your “sober” life.However, that doesn’t mean that psychedelics cannot be helpful. This means that when you take psychedelics, 2cb effects there is more potential for growth but the risks are also higher.

Physical effects

It is not about your age, it is about how mature you are.Teenagers (and younger) generally aren’t responsible enough to take psychedelics but it isn’t always the case.If you are under the age of 21, your brain is evolving at a rapid rate on its own. This can completely change your train of thought.In case the trip becomes extremely challenging and there is no one around you to keep you safe, consider ending your trip with a trip killer.Using a trip killer usually is not the best idea because the bad emotions will stay unresolved and you will get little to no benefits from the experience. If you take this psychedelic the right way, there is virtually no chance you’ll get a bad trip.In case you still do, that’s good! Therefore, there is virtually no way to know what your trip will feel like.The only way to truly know what 2C-B feels like is to take 2C-B.2C-B will most likely give you a pleasant experience. With that said, candy flipping (mixing LSD and MDMA) feels fairly different than taking 2C-B.One distinct effect of 2C-B is that it is an incredibly potent aphrodisiac.Another experience specific to 2C-B is body tripping (body high). It’s been shown that mystical experiences can deeply change your identity and the higher the dose you take, the more intense they will be.

Trip Sitter Safe 2C-B Guidelines

• 2C-B is a potent serotonin 5-HT2B receptor agonist similarly to many other serotonergic psychedelics and hence may pose a risk of cardiac valvulopathy and other complications with frequent long-term use.
• After the plateau, the effects of 2C-B can take up to two hours to wear off.
• Most but not all users report a tolerance effect from regular use (more than once every five to seven days).
• The effects vary among each drug in this group.2

The fatal dose of 2C-B in humans is unknown but its safety window is thought to be narrower than certain other psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin similarly to the case of mescaline. Low doses of 2C-B like 5 to 10 mg orally are said to produce stimulation, entactogen-like effects, and perceptual enhancement, while higher doses like 10 to 20 mg orally are said to produce psychedelic and hallucinogenic effects. 2C-B is said to be more of a “party drug”, to be more recreational, and to have less likelihood of challenging, emotional-breakthrough, or mystical-type experiences, relative to psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD. Due to its potential for relatively light effects, the drug has been referred to as the “Diet Coke of psychedelics” or as a “beginner psychedelic”. The drug’s onset is about 1.2 hours, with a range of 0.3 to 1.5 hours, and its time to peak effects is about 2.5 hours on average. It is the most popular and well-known of the 2C psychedelics and is one of the most widely used designer drugs.

Experience

In lower doses, their visuals are very “flowy”, while higher doses are much more “cartoon-like.” Most people suggest the effects of 2C-B are a combination of LSD and MDMA. The psychoactive dose of LSD is measured in sub-milligram doses, while the threshold dose for 2C-B is around 5 mg. In terms of dose, LSD is many times more potent than 2C-B. Lower doses (5 mg) resemble Adderall or MDMA and don’t produce strong visuals.

Illicit forms

In Brazil, 2C-B is a controlled substance making production, distribution, and possession illegal. In Belgium, 2C-B is a controlled substance making production, distribution, and possession illegal. The following is a partial list of territories where the substance has been scheduled.

2C-B is the only drug known to turn this reagent a bright greenish-yellow color. 2C-B cannot be detected in either standard or extended drug tests. Aside from the fact that aggression and violence are rarely mentioned in users’ reports, 2C-B is difficult to detect in the body.

The onset of a 10-25mg dose (if snorted) will be near instantaneous, with the peak usually occurring around the 2-4 hour mark. While 2C-B might offer pleasurable experiences, it also comes with significant risks. A liquid version of 2C-I that is applied to the tongue via a pipet has also been reported, though far less common. The pill and powder forms of the drug are usually white, though vibrant pink versions of both, especially for 2CB, have become popular. The drug is most commonly snorted in its powder form and is also taken orally via a pill.

What to Do During a Bad Trip or Overdose

In the United States, it gained popularity as an alternative to MDMA after the latter was classified as a Schedule I substance in 1985. The DEA reported its distribution in Miami, Florida in the form of yellow pills marketed as an aphrodisiac. In the 1980s and early 1990s, several foreign companies legally manufactured the substance under the brand names “Nexus”, “Erox”, and “Performax” and advertised that it would alleviate impotence, frigidity, and diminished libido. Shortly after gaining traction in the underground psychotherapy community, 2C-B became popular in the recreational drug scene. The gentle nature of 2C-B, in addition to its mild side effects and short duration, were found to be desirable traits for a therapeutic setting. Shulgin’s findings were later published in the 1991 book PiHKAL, in which he listed 2C-B among the “magical half-dozen” of psychedelic phenethylamines that he deemed most important.

The more 2C-B you take, the further the experience diverges from MDMA. With LSD, the euphoria needs to be earned through experience and mindset. Users experience light trails, geometric patterns, and objects that appear to merge together. Most of them were invented around the same time by Alexander Shulgin and documented in one of his books PiHKAL. 2C-B can also be vaporized — but this isn’t a common way of using it, and the long-term health effects of taking 2C-B this way aren’t well understood.

With that said, using a trip killer is smarter than harming yourself.The 2 best options that you have for ending a bad trip are Phenibut and benzodiazepines. In case you are not ready to face your inner demons yet, there are a few ways to end a bad trip.One possible way is to put on music that is familiar to you. During a “bad” trip, negative emotions are coming up from your subconscious mind.

It’s classified as a Schedule III substance in Canada, which means it’s only available for research purposes. As soon as the drug wears off, we’re no longer in balance — causing side effects referred to as withdrawal. 2C-B is not inherently addictive — however, people can form addictions to any mind-altering substance, including 2C-B. It’s wise to avoid any other substances while taking 2C-B to avoid negative interactions. 2C-B is also likely to interact negatively with other stimulating substances, such as amphetamines (Adderall), MDMA, MDA, cocaine, caffeine, and nicotine. People taking MAO inhibitor medications (a type of antidepressant) may have a hard time metabolizing 2C-B — which could lead to side effects.

Hallucinogens & Psychedelics

2C-B’s anesthetizing effects can also cause severe injuries to go unnoticed, discouraging people from seeking medical attention. Mixing 2C-B with other drugs can be unpredictable and potentially life-threatening. Other effects include feeling extremely sociable, though it may be difficult to converse with another person. As a Class A drug, it’s illegal to buy, possess, and sell. 2C-B is a novel psychoactive drug that alters a person’s thought process, sense of time, and emotions.

When snorted, 2C drugs are reported to have a chemical smell and taste similar to gasoline or pure cocaine (sometimes referred to as fish scale cocaine). After that, I took an interest in drugs’ effects and pharmacology, and harm reduction, which thankfully restrained me from taking MDMA excessively as, at the time, it would’ve been easy to go overboard.” By helping each other and educating the public, we psychonauts will soon eliminate the stigma of psychedelics and help our society integrate these wonderful substances! Because of that, it’ll be harder to let go once you move to higher doses and this can easily lead to bad trips.You will also not get as many benefits from the drug as if you were to start with higher doses.