Hexen is a synthetic cathinone with a reputation for being relatively forgiving at low doses, but can be deceptive and dangerous at higher doses due to strong compulsive redosing. It is caustic to nasal passages when insufflated and can be harsh when vaporized. First synthesized in 2011, it became available on the market around 2015. Users report that it is short-acting with limited residual stimulation, but binge use is common and can lead to negative physical and psychological effects.
Hexen molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Neh, Ethyl-hexedrone, N-ethylhexedrone
Classification
Chemical: Cathinone
Psychoactive: Stimulant
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Research-Chemical
Tag: Tentative
Effects
Stimulation
Insomnia
Increased Heart Rate
Hypertension
Tachychardia
Increased Alertness
Euphoria
Increased Sociability
Compulsive Redosing
Anxiety
Paranoia
Appetite Suppression
Dehydration
Light Sensitivity
Routes of Administration
Insufflated
Dosage
Threshold: 5 mg
Light: 10-15 mg
Common: 25-30 mg
Strong: 40-50 mg
Heavy: 50 mg
Duration
Onset: 0-0.1 h
Peak: 0.5-1 h
Offset: 2-3 h
After Effects: 1-8 h
Vaporized
Dosage
Threshold: ~10 mg
Light: 10-20 mg
Common: 20-40 mg
Strong: 40 mg
Heavy: 50 mg
Duration
Peak: 0.5-1 h
Offset: 2-3 h
Oral
Dosage
Common: 25-40 mg
Light: 15-25 mg
Strong: 40-50 mg
Threshold: 5-15 mg
Duration
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Smoked
Dosage
Threshold: 1 mg
Heavy: 20 mg
Common: 5-10 mg
Light: 2-5 mg
Strong: 10-20 mg
Duration
Onset: 0-0.2 h
Peak: 0.2-0.5 h
Offset: 0.2-0.5 h
After Effects: 2-4 h
Harm Reduction
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Sources
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Hexen: Hexen is a synthetic cathinone with a reputation for being relatively forgiving at low doses, but can be deceptive and dangerous at higher doses due to strong compulsive redosing. It is caustic to nasal passages when insufflated and can be harsh when vaporized. First synthesized in 2011, it b
