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Also known as ethcathinone, ethylpropion
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Ethcathinone · Ethylpropion
Overview
Ethylcathinone is a synthetic stimulant. It has similar effects as MDMA in regards to euphoric effects, feelings of empathy and openness, and desire to talk with others. Similarly, it has negative effects that are associated with MDMA, such as insomnia, tightened jaw muscles, and grinding of the teeth.
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Safety
- Addiction potential
- mildly addictive with a comparatively low potential for abuse
- Full tolerance
- develops with prolonged and repeated use
- Half tolerance
- 2 - 3 days
- Zero tolerance
- 3-5 days
- Cross-tolerance with
- dopamine, stimulant
EffectsPsychonautWikiEffectIndex
Visual
2Peripheral information misinterpretation
Peripheral information misinterpretation is a fleeting experience of an object or detail within one's peripheral vision being interpreted and displayed incorrectly. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of deliriant compounds, such as DPH, datura, and benzydamine.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Visual haze
Visual haze distorts the surrounding environment to make it appear as if the air is shrouded in an imaginary cloud of smoke, fog, or haze. It is most commonly induced under the influence of mild dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, deliriants, and cannabinoids.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Emotional & social
1Physical euphoria
Physical euphoria can be described as feelings of pleasure and comfort within and across one's body. This euphoria typically feels somewhat comparable to the endorphin rushes felt during states of excitement or love, the coziness of a comfortable bed, and the rush of an orgasm. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of a wide variety of compounds, such as opioids, stimulants, psychedelics, and GABAergics.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Physical & bodily
5Appetite suppression
Appetite suppression can be described as the experience of a distinct decrease in a person's sense of hunger and appetite in a manner which can result in both a lesser desire to eat food and a decreased enjoyment of its taste. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulant compounds, such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, nicotine, MDMA, and cocaine.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Dehydration
Dehydration can be described as an uncomfortably dry mouth and feelings of general thirstiness that results due to a lack of water intake. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of a wide variety of compounds such as, stimulants, psychedelics, opioids, dissociatives, deliriants, cannabinoids, alcohol, and antipsychotics.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Increased heart rate
Increased heart rate or tachycardia is described as a heart rate that is faster than the normal heart rate at rest. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of stimulating compounds, such as traditional stimulants, certain psychedelics, and certain dissociatives.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Stimulation
Stimulation can be described as an increase in a person's physical energy levels. It is most commonly induced under the influence of stimulant compounds, such as amphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Teeth grinding
Teeth grinding (also known as bruxism, jaw clenching, and gurning) can be described as a compulsive and often uncontrollable urge to grind one's teeth. It is most commonly induced under the influence of common dosages of stimulant compounds, such as methamphetamine, MDMA, methylphenidate, and cocaine. However, it can also occur under the influence of certain stimulating psychedelics such as 2C-E, DOC, and AMT.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Cognitive
14Analysis enhancement
Analysis enhancement is a perceived improvement of a person's overall ability to logically process information or creatively analyze concepts, ideas, and scenarios. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulant and nootropic compounds, such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, nicotine, and caffeine.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Anxiety
Anxiety is medically recognized as the experience of negative feelings of apprehension, worry, and general unease. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as cannabinoids, psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Cognitive euphoria
Cognitive euphoria (semantically the opposite of cognitive dysphoria) is medically recognized as a cognitive and emotional state in which a person experiences intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, excitement, and joy. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of opioids, entactogens, stimulants, and GABAergic depressants. However, it can also occur to a lesser extent under the influence of hallucinogenic compounds such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and cannabinoids.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Cognitive fatigue
Cognitive fatigue (also called exhaustion, tiredness, lethargy, languidness, languor, lassitude, and listlessness) is medically recognized as a state usually associated with a weakening or depletion of one's mental resources. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of antipsychotic compounds, such as quetiapine, haloperidol, and risperidone.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Compulsive redosing
Compulsive redosing is the experience of a powerful and difficult to resist urge to continuously redose a psychoactive substance in an effort to increase or maintain the subjective effects which it induces. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of a wide variety of compounds, such as opioids, stimulants, GABAergics, and entactogens.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Depression
Depression medically encompasses a large variety of different mood disorders whose common features are a sad, empty, or irritable mood co-occurring with bodily and cognitive changes that significantly disrupt an individual's ability to function. Within the context of psychoactive substance usage, depressivity is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as anxiety, irritability and dysphoria.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Focus enhancement
Focus enhancement is the experience of an increased ability to selectively concentrate on an aspect of the environment while ignoring other things. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulant and nootropic compounds, such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, modafinil, and caffeine
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Irritability
Irritability is medically recognized as the pervasive and sustained emotional state of being easily annoyed and provoked to anger. It is most commonly induced during the after effects of heavy dosages of stimulant compounds, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and methylphenidate.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Motivation enhancement
Motivation enhancement is an increased desire to perform tasks and accomplish goals in a productive manner. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulant and nootropic compounds, such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, nicotine, and modafinil.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Motivation suppression
Motivation suppression (also known as avolition or amotivation) is a decreased desire to initiate or persist in goal-directed behavior. It is most commonly induced under the influence of an acute dosage of an antipsychotic compound, such as quetiapine, haloperidol, and risperidone. However, it is worth noting that chronic treatment with any dose of antipsychotic medication does not cause this effect.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Thought acceleration
Thought acceleration (also known as racing thoughts) is the experience of thought processes being sped up significantly in comparison to that of everyday sobriety. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulant and nootropic compounds, such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, modafinil, and MDMA.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Thought deceleration
Thought deceleration is the process of thought being slowed down significantly in comparison to that of normal sobriety. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of depressant compounds, such as GABAergics, antipsychotics, and opioids.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Thought organization
Thought organization (also known as fluid intelligence) is as a state of mind in which one's ability to analyze and categorize conceptual information using a systematic and logical thought process is considerably increased. It is most commonly induced under the influence of mild dosages of stimulant and nootropic compounds, such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, and Noopept
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Wakefulness
Wakefulness is an increased ability to stay conscious without feeling sleepy combined with a decreased need to sleep. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of a wide variety of compounds such as stimulants, nootropics, and psychedelics.
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