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Also known as methylethyltryptamine
MET
Methylethyltryptamine
Overview
A rare psychedelic tryptamine related to DMT and DET. There is little known information about this drug, further research is highly recommended.
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Visual
21After images
After images (also known as palinopsia) are visual perceptions that continue to appear in one's vision after exposure to the original image has ceased. They are most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Autonomous entity
An autonomous entity is the experience of perceived contact with beings that appear to be sentient in their behaviour. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of hallucinogenic compounds.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Brightness alteration
Brightness alteration is a distortion or change in the intensity of perceived brightness comprising a person's vision. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and cannabinoids.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Colour enhancement
Colour enhancement is a perceived intensification of the brightness and vividness of colours in the external environment. It is most commonly induced under the influence of mild dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Colour replacement
Colour replacement is the experience of a person's entire visual field or specific objects and sections within it becoming replaced with an alternative colour that differs from its original appearance. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Colour shifting
Colour shifting is when objects within the environment fluidly change their colour through a continuously repeating cycle. It is most commonly induced under the influence of psychedelic compounds.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Depth perception distortions
Depth perception distortions are alterations in how a person perceives the distance of various objects within their visual field. They are most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Diffraction
Diffraction is the experience of seeing rainbows and spectrums of colour embedded within the brighter parts of a person's visual field. It is most commonly induced under the influence of mild dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Drifting
Drifting is the experience of the texture, shape, and general structure of objects and scenery appearing progressively warped, melted, and morphed across themselves. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Environmental patterning
Environmental patterning is the experience of certain textures or objects, such as carpets, clouds, and dense vegetation, drifting into increasingly complex geometric patterns that are clearly comprised of the original material they are manifesting from. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Geometry
Geometry is the experience of a person's field of vision becoming partially or completely encompassed by fast-moving, colourful, and extremely complex geometric patterns, form constants, shapes, fractals, and colours.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Increased pareidolia
Increased pareidolia is an increase in a person's ability and tendency to recognise patterns (usually faces) within vague stimuli. It is most commonly induced under the influence of mild dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Internal hallucination
An internal hallucination is the perception of a visual hallucination that exclusively occurs within an imagined environment that can typically only be viewed with closed eyes, similar to those found within dreams. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Perspective hallucination
A perspective hallucination is an alteration of the perspective through which a given internal or external hallucination is seen through. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Pupil dilation
Pupil dilation can be described as the enlargement of the size of a person's pupils under normal lighting conditions. This is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of a wide variety of serotonergic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, deliriants, entactogens, various stimulants, and some antidepressants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Scenery slicing
Scenery slicing is the experience of a person's visual field appearing to split into separate, cleanly cut sections. These individual slices then proceed to drift slowly away from their original position before disappearing and resetting to normal. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of dissociative compounds, such as ketamine, PCP, and DXM.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Settings, sceneries, and landscapes
Settings, sceneries, and landscapes are the perceived environments in which the plot of an internal or external hallucination occurs. This effect is capable of manifesting in a seemingly infinite variety of potential places and settings. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Symmetrical texture repetition
Symmetrical texture repetition is the perception of textures becoming mirrored repeatedly over their own surface in an intricate and symmetrical fashion that is consistent across itself. It is most commonly induced under the influence of mild dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Tracers
Tracers are the experience of visual trails of varying lengths and opacity being left behind moving objects. They are most commonly induced under the influence of mild dosages of psychedelic compounds.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Transformations
Transformations are the experience of a perceived visual metamorphosis that specific parts of one's external environment undergo as they shapeshift into other objects. They are most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Visual acuity enhancement
Visual acuity enhancement is a heightening of the clearness and clarity of vision. It is most commonly induced under the influence of mild dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
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
14Bodily control enhancement
Bodily control enhancement can be described as feeling as if there has been a distinct increase in a person's ability to control their physical body with precision, balance, coordination, and dexterity. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulating psychedelics, such as LSD, 2C-B, and DOC.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Excessive yawning
Excessive yawning can be described as the experience of repeated, intensified, overly frequent, and spontaneous yawning despite a complete absence of genuine sedation or sleepiness. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of tryptamine psychedelic compounds, such as psilocybin, 4-AcO-DMT, 4-HO-MET, and ayahuasca.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Headache
A headache can be described as a pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck. It can be a symptom of a number of different conditions. They are 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↗Increased blood pressure
Increased blood pressure can be described as a condition in which the pressure in the systemic arteries is elevated to abnormal levels. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of deliriants and vasoconstricting compounds, such as traditional stimulants and stimulating psychedelics.
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↗Increased libido
Increased libido can be described as a distinct increase in feelings of sexual desire, the anticipation of sexual activity, and the likelihood that a person will view the context of a given situation as sexual in nature. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulant compounds, particularly dopaminergic stimulants such as methamphetamine and cocaine.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Laughter fits
Laughter fits can be described as the experience of uncontrollable, intense, and spontaneous laughter which continue to occur despite a lack of any identifiable trigger or a feeling of humorousness. They are most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic and dissociative compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and nitrous oxide.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Muscle cramp
A muscle cramp can be described as an involuntary temporary contraction or over shortening of muscles which may cause severe aches and pains. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of stimulating psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, 2C-E, DOC, and AMT. However, they can also occur under the influence of certain GABAergic depressants such as GHB and phenibut.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Muscle relaxation
Muscle relaxation can be described as the experience of muscles losing their rigidity or tenseness while becoming relaxed and comfortable. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of depressant compounds, such as various benzodiazepines, GABAergics, and opioids.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Perception of bodily heaviness
Perception of bodily heaviness can be described as feeling as if one's body has significantly increased in its weight. This can result in feelings of slowness and sluggishness due to the body seeming difficult, uncomfortable, or impossible to move. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of depressant compounds, such as GABAergics, opioids, and antipsychotics.
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↗Temperature regulation suppression
Temperature regulation suppression can be defined as an inability to maintain a normal temperature. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of stimulating psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, 2C-B, and AMT.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Vibrating vision
Vibrating vision, also known as nystagmus, is the experience of constant, rapid involuntary eye movements in which the eyes shift from left to right in such quick succession that the person's vision begins to vibrate and blur. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of stimulant compounds, such as MDMA, amphetamine, and 4-FA.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Auditory
3Auditory distortion
An auditory distortion is the experience of perceived alterations in how audible noises present and structure themselves. They are most commonly induced under the influence of hallucinogenic compounds.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Auditory enhancement
An auditory enhancement is the experience of an increase or improvement of the acuteness and clarity of sound. They are most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Auditory hallucination
An auditory hallucination is the experience of hearing spontaneous and imaginary noises. They are most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, deliriants, and dissociatives.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Tactile
2Spontaneous tactile sensations
Spontaneous tactile sensations are the experience of sensations across the body occurring without any obvious or immediate physical trigger. This results in feelings of seemingly random yet distinct tingling sensations that occur across the skin and within the body. Depending on the psychoactive substance consumed, these vary greatly in their styles of sensation.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Tactile enhancement
Tactile enhancement is an overall increase in both the intensity of a person's sense of touch and their awareness of the physical sensations across their body. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Cognitive
22Cognitive 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↗Conceptual thinking
Conceptual thinking is an alteration to the nature and content of one's internal thought stream. This alteration predisposes a user to think thoughts that are no longer primarily comprised of words and linear sentence structures. Instead, thoughts become equally comprised of what is perceived to be extremely detailed renditions of the innately understandable and internally stored concepts that words exist to label. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics and dissociatives.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Confusion
Confusion is an impairment of abstract thinking demonstrated by an inability to think with one’s customary clarity and coherence. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, synthetic cannabinoids, and deliriants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Creativity enhancement
Creativity enhancement is a perceived increase in one's capability to imagine new ideas, create art, or think about existing concepts in a novel manner. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Deja vu
Déjà Vu or Deja Vu can be described as the sudden sensation that a current event or situation has already been experienced at some point in the past when, in actuality, it hasn't. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and cannabinoids.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Emotion intensification
Emotion intensification is an increase in a person's current emotional state beyond normal levels of intensity. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Empathy, affection, and sociability enhancement
Empathy, affection, and sociability enhancement is the experience of a mind state that is dominated by intense feelings of compassion, talkativeness, and happiness. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of entactogenic compounds, such as MDMA, 4-FA, and 2C-B.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Focus suppression
Focus suppression is medically recognized as a decreased ability to selectively concentrate on an aspect of the environment while ignoring other things. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate or heavy dosages of antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, and hallucinogens.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Immersion enhancement
Immersion enhancement is an effect that results in a pronounced increase in one's tendency to become fully captivated and engrossed by external stimuli, such as film, TV shows, video games, and various other forms of media. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of dissociative compounds, such as ketamine, PCP, and DXM.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Increased music appreciation
Increased music appreciation is a general sense of an increased enjoyment of music. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and cannabinoids
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Language suppression
Language suppression is the decreased ability to use and understand speech. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of antipsychotic compounds, such as quetiapine, haloperidol, and risperidone.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Memory suppression
Memory suppression is an inhibition of a person's ability to maintain a functional short and long-term memory. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the self-regulation of attention so that focus is directed towards immediate experience alongside of an orientation characterized by acceptance and a lack of judgement. It can occur under the influence of substances but is also practiced during meditation.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Novelty enhancement
Novelty enhancement is a feeling of increased fascination, awe, and appreciation attributed to specific parts or the entirety of one's external environment. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Personal bias suppression
Personal bias suppression is a decrease in the cultural biases that a person filters their perception through. It is most commonly induced under the influence of hallucinogenic substances.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Spirituality enhancement
Spirituality enhancement can be described as the experience of a shift in a person’s personal beliefs regarding their existence and place within the universe, their relationship to others, and what they value as meaningful in life. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Thought connectivity
Thought connectivity is an alteration of a person's thought stream which is characterized by a distinct increase in wandering thoughts which connect into each other through a fluid association of ideas. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
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 loops
A thought loop is the experience of becoming trapped within a chain of thoughts, actions and emotions which repeats itself over and over again in a cyclic loop. Thought loops are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics and dissociatives. However, they can also occur to a lesser extent under the influence of extremely heavy dosages of stimulants and benzodiazepines.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Time distortion
Time distortion is an effect that makes the passage of time feel wildly altered and difficult to keep track of. is most commonly induced under the influence of strong dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and cannabinoids.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Unity and interconnectedness
Unity and interconnectedness refers to a feeling in which one's sense of self becomes temporarily expanded to include one or more concepts or systems that would not typically be included within one’s sense of individual identity. It most commonly occurs under the influence of psychedelic and dissociative compounds, such as LSD, DMT, ayahuasca, mescaline, and ketamine.
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.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Transpersonal & hallucinatory
2Machinescapes
Machinescapes are a complex visual and tactile experience where one perceives hallucinatory mechanical landscapes that are vast in both size and intricacy. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of salvia divinorum. However, they can also occur less commonly under the influence of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and 2C-P.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Scenarios and plots
Scenarios and plots are the situations, stories, and events that occur within both external and internal hallucinations. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Other
3Perceived exposure to inner mechanics of consciousness
PsychonautWiki lists Perceived exposure to inner mechanics of consciousness as a reported subjective effect for MET. A concise EffectIndex summary is not available for this entry.
View on PsychonautWiki↗Perspective distortion
PsychonautWiki lists Perspective distortion as a reported subjective effect for MET. A concise EffectIndex summary is not available for this entry.
View on PsychonautWiki↗Synaesthesia
Synaesthesia (also spelt synesthesia or synæsthesia) is the experience of a blending, merging, or mixing of the senses. Synaesthesia is commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
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