2C-x

2C-B
2C-C
2C-D
2C-E
2C-H
2C-I
2C-iP
2C-P
2C-TFM
2C-T7

Scientific Names: Substituted dimethoxyphenethylamines

Generic Names: Psychedelic Phenethylamines

You cannot always be sure that what you buy is what you get, but if you want to send any substance off for testing, you can send it to WEDINOS

What does it look like?

Off-white powder, capsules and tablets in varying sizes and colours.

Effects of 2C-x

Desired Effects:

Hallucinations, distortion and enhancement of sound and vision, altered state of consciousness, euphoria, distortions in the perception of time. Empathy, affection, and sociability enhancement.

Side Effects:

Dehydration
Nausea and vomiting
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Teeth grinding

Harm Reduction

Be prepared for the experience by reading everything you can beforehand about what to expect from whatever 2Cx you are planning to use. Be careful to get the dose right and err on the side of caution.
There are reagent tests that can help identify if the drug you have is the one you think it is.
Be prepared for effects that can last 6 to 12 hours, so make sure you don’t have to be anywhere or see anyone who can turn a good experience into a bad one. Such as having to go around to your aunt’s house for dinner while still tripping.
Find somewhere to use where you feel safe and secure to reduce any risk of anxiety, paranoia or panic or turning the experience into a bad trip.
It is always better to have a sitter (ground controller) with you during the experience. I.e., someone who has experience of using the drug who stays straight and can calm and reassure you if the trip turns bad.
Agree some rules before you take a trip about looking after each other or if there is a serious problem about getting help.
Don’t mix — it isn’t safe to mix 2C-x’s with other drugs, medications, or alcohol.
Avoid 2C-x’s if you have underlying heart, neurological, or psychiatric disorders.

Risks

Long term risks:

There have been a number of hospitalisations and a small number of deaths linked to 2Cx drugs. The long-term effects of use are currently not known as there is little or no research.

Short term risks:

Visual disturbances
Confusion and panic attacks
High blood pressure
Hyperthermia
Palpitations
Anxiety

The effects vary between different 2C-x drugs. While they can be euphoric and pleasantly introspective, they can also be dark and depressing. The experience is completely unreliable from one person to the next or one trip to the next.

How does 2C-x work?

2C's are a family of man-made chemicals that are hallucinogenic and stimulant, so have similar effects to ecstasy and LSD; effects can last between 2 to 6 hours but sometimes longer.

Substituted dimethoxyphenethylamines (also known as 2C-x) is the general name for the family of psychedelic phenethylamine drugs that includes 2C-B, 2C-E and 2C-I. They can appear as powder, capsules, tablets or on blotters similar to LSD tabs.

Legal status of 2C-x

The 2Cx family of drugs are Class A drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

How is 2C-x taken?

Tablets, capsules, and blotters will be swallowed, powder can be snorted.

Paraphernalia

If the drug is snorted - a razor blade will be used to chop it in to lines on a hard level surface such as a mirror or a sheet of glass or a tile.

Medical uses of 2C-x

None.

Where Does it Come From?

2C-x's are produced in illicit labs.

Helping Services

Most areas of the UK have 'street agencies' or projects (sometimes called community drug services or community drug teams) which offer a range of services including information and advice, counselling, needle exchanges and sometimes support groups and complementary therapies such as acupuncture. The increase in stimulant use has led to some agencies offering specialist services that offer counselling, cognitive behaviour therapy, acupuncture and other alternative therapies and prescribing of anti-depressants, and also possible referral to residential rehabilitation. Some services have extended working hours and may offer weekend support. GPs and possibly the local hospital A&E department can make referrals to specialist drug services as well as general medical services, information and advice often in partnership with a drug agency or Drug Dependency Unit.

Parents & other relatives

Drug agencies also provide lots of advice and support to parents of people using these drugs. Many street agencies can provide relative support groups or counselling for family members, partners etc.