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Heksen

N-Ethylhexedrone (also known as NEH, ethyl-hex, hex-en and hexen) is a lesser-known novel stimulant substance of the cathinone class. N-Ethylhexedrone is a derivative of hexedrone and is part of a diverse group of compounds called the substituted cathinones. Little is known about its pharmacology, although it likely acts by increasing levels of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain.

Heksen molecular structure
Heksen molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.

Also known as: Neh, Etyl-hexedron, N-etyl-hexedron

Classification

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

Effects

  • Stimulation
  • Hypertension
  • Tachychardia
  • Increased Alertness
  • Bruxism
  • Loss Of Inhibition
  • Euphoria
  • Talkativeness
  • Alertness Enhancement
  • Dehydration
  • Light Sensitivity

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

  • Common: 25-40 mg
  • Light: 15-25 mg
  • Strong: 40-50 mg
  • Threshold: 5-15 mg

Duration

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Insufflated

Dosage

  • Threshold: 5 mg
  • Heavy: 50 mg
  • Common: 30-40 mg
  • Light: 15-30 mg
  • Strong: 40-50 mg

Duration

  • Onset: 0-0.1 h
  • Peak: 0.5-1.5 h
  • Offset: 1-4 h
  • After Effects: 1-8 h

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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