Empathogens
5-APB
Street names: Benzo Fury (with 6-APB blends)
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- MDA-like empathy + stimulation, 6–10 h duration
⚠Key risks
- Serotonin release + MAOI-like properties → serotonin syndrome risk
- Long duration complicates dosing
✚Overdose signs
- Overheating
- Agitation, clonus
- Racing heart
📋Quick facts
Also known asBenzo Fury (with 6-APB blends)
CategoryEmpathogens
Schedule / classClass B (UK); analogue prosecutions (US)
AppearanceWhite/brown powder or pellets
Street price~$15–$40 per gram or ~$5–$15 per pellet
Legal statusClass B UK; Analogue Act US; controlled in parts of EU — check locally
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: EMCDDA, TripSit
Category comparison — Empathogens
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-APB | Class B | Serotonin release + MAOI-like properties → serotonin syndrome risk; Long duration complicates dosing | ~$15–$40 per gram or ~$5–$15 per pellet |
| MDMA | Schedule I | Overheating + dehydration (or fatal water intoxication); Serotonin depletion — multi-day comedown | ~$10–$40 per pill |
| Molly (MDMA powder) | Schedule I | 'Molly' is a marketing term, not a guarantee — half of seized 'Molly' contains other drugs; Overheating, serotonin syndrome with antidepressants | ~$30–$80 per gram |
| XTC Pills (ecstasy tablets) | Schedule I | High-dose pills (200–300+ mg) cause severe toxicity; PMA/PMMA masquerading as ecstasy has killed many users (slow onset → double-dosing) | ~$10–$40 per pill |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does 5-APB look like?
White/brown powder or pellets
What are the signs of a 5-APB overdose?
Overheating; Agitation, clonus; Racing heart Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Serotonin release + MAOI-like properties → serotonin syndrome risk Dependence can develop with regular use.