Psychedelics
4-AcO-MET
Street names: 4-acetoxy-MET, Metacetin, Azomet
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⚡What it does
- Prodrug to 4-HO-MET — ~3–5 h mushroom-like psychedelic
- Visual-forward, lighter headspace than psilocybin
⚠Key risks
- Popular RC psilocin analogue sold openly online
- Unknown long-term safety; typical tryptamine acute risks (panic, accidents)
- Anxiety/paranoia at high doses
- Sold in unevenly dosed pellets
✚Overdose signs
- Severe anxiety/panic
- Confusion
- Blood-pressure elevation
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-AcO-MET | Not scheduled federally | Popular RC psilocin analogue sold openly online; Unknown long-term safety; typical tryptamine acute risks (panic, accidents) | ~$40–80/gram powder |
| DMT (dimethyltryptamine) | Schedule I | Psychological distress ('bad trips'); Dangerous behavior if unprepared | ~$20–$60 per 50–100 mg dose |
| Peyote (mescaline cactus) | Schedule I | Severe nausea/vomiting; Psychological distress | ~$10–$30 per button where sold |
| Mescaline powder | Schedule I | Heavy nausea at dose; Panic/psychosis in vulnerable users | ~$20–$60 per dose |
| 2C-B | Schedule I | Very dose-sensitive — steep curve between fun and overwhelming; Panic attacks | ~$10–$30 per pill or ~$50–$120 per gram |
| 4-AcO-DMT (psilacetin) | Analogue prosecutions | Sold 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 4-AcO-MET look like?
Off-white powder or pellets; 'psilacetin-family' RC
What are the signs of a 4-AcO-MET overdose?
Severe anxiety/panic; Confusion; Blood-pressure elevation Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Popular RC psilocin analogue sold openly online Dependence can develop with regular use.