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2-MEC

Cathinone which some users report to feel like a weaker MDMA with a shorter onset.

Also known as: 2-methylethcathinone, 2-methyl-N-ethylcathinone, N-ethyl-2-methylcathinone, O-methyl-N-ethylcathinone, Ortho-methylethcathinone

Classification

  • Chemical: Cathinone
  • Psychoactive: Stimulant
  • Tag: Habit-Forming
  • Tag: Research-Chemical
  • Tag: Tentative

Effects

  • Stimulation
  • Physical Energy
  • Loss Of Appetite
  • Teeth Grinding
  • Jaw Tension
  • Coldness
  • Euphoria
  • Sociability Enhancement
  • Talkativeness
  • Increased Focus
  • Empathy Enhancement
  • Anxiety
  • Tactile Enhancement
  • Light Sensitivity

Routes of Administration

Insufflated

Dosage

  • Common: 50-100 mg
  • Light: 25-50 mg
  • Strong: 100-250 mg
  • Heavy: 250+ mg
  • Threshold: 5–15 mg

Duration

  • Onset: 0.08-0.25 h
  • Peak: 0.25-1 h
  • Offset: 1-2 h
  • After Effects: 2-6 h
  • Total Duration: 1.5-3 h

Oral

Dosage

  • Common: 100-200 mg
  • Light: 50-100 mg
  • Strong: 200-350 mg
  • Heavy: 350+ mg
  • Threshold: 20–40 mg

Duration

  • Onset: 0.25-0.75 h
  • Peak: 0.5-1.5 h
  • Offset: 1.5-3 h
  • After Effects: 3-9 h
  • Total Duration: 2-5 h

Sublingual

Dosage

  • Heavy: 250+ mg
  • Light: 30–80 mg
  • Common: 80–180 mg
  • Strong: 180–250 mg
  • Threshold: 15–30 mg

Duration

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Rectal

Dosage

  • Heavy: 250+ mg
  • Light: 30–75 mg
  • Common: 75–180 mg
  • Strong: 180–250 mg
  • Threshold: 15–30 mg

Duration

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Harm Reduction

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Sources

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