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Psychedelics

2C-x Family (2C-E, 2C-I, 2C-C, 2C-D, 2C-P)

Street names: 2C-E, Aquarust, 2C-I, 2C-C, 2C-D, 2C-P, Europa, Isabel

⚡What it does

  • Shulgin's phenethylamine family: 2C-E is the 'teacher' (visual, deep, 8-10h); 2C-I more stimulant; 2C-P the long one (10-20 h)
  • Dose-sensitive: 5 mg changes the experience

⚠Key risks

  • 2C-P IS THE KILLER: 10–20 h duration; users redosing thinking it's 'weak' have died ('Beast' deaths in UK 2013)
  • Sold as 2C-B or 'mescaline' — dosing chaos
  • Vasoconstriction, BP spikes, overheating
  • Stimulant-load on the heart across the family

✚Overdose signs

  • Overheating, racing heart
  • Hallucinations with severe agitation
  • Seizures

Category comparison — Psychedelics

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
2C-x Family (2C-E, 2C-I, 2C-C, 2C-D, 2C-P)Schedule I2C-P IS THE KILLER: 10–20 h duration; users redosing thinking it's 'weak' have died ('Beast' deaths in UK 2013); Sold as 2C-B or 'mescaline' — dosing chaos~$10–$30 per dose
DMT (dimethyltryptamine)Schedule IPsychological distress ('bad trips'); Dangerous behavior if unprepared~$20–$60 per 50–100 mg dose
Peyote (mescaline cactus)Schedule ISevere nausea/vomiting; Psychological distress~$10–$30 per button where sold
Mescaline powderSchedule IHeavy nausea at dose; Panic/psychosis in vulnerable users~$20–$60 per dose
2C-BSchedule IVery dose-sensitive — steep curve between fun and overwhelming; Panic attacks~$10–$30 per pill or ~$50–$120 per gram
4-AcO-DMT (psilacetin)Analogue prosecutionsSold as 'legal mushrooms' — buyers misjudge dose; Panic, risky behavior~$20–$50 per dose
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

?Frequently asked questions

What does 2C-x Family (2C-E, 2C-I, 2C-C, 2C-D, 2C-P) look like?

White powder, pellets, or pressed pills sold as '2C-B' or research chemicals

What are the signs of a 2C-x Family (2C-E, 2C-I, 2C-C, 2C-D, 2C-P) overdose?

Overheating, racing heart; Hallucinations with severe agitation; Seizures Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

2C-P IS THE KILLER: 10–20 h duration; users redosing thinking it's 'weak' have died ('Beast' deaths in UK 2013) Dependence can develop with regular use.

🔗Sources & further reading

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