Psychedelics
aMT (alpha-Methyltryptamine)
Street names: AMT, Indopan, IT-290, The tortoise
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Long (12–16 h) serotonin-releasing psychedelic-stimulant hybrid: energy + visuals
- Sold as 'cheap MDMA' in the 2000s
⚠Key risks
- SEROTONIN SYNDROME DEATHS — aMT releases serotonin AND blocks its breakdown; combined with SSRIs, MDMA, or DXM it can kill
- The 'long tortoise' duration traps anxious users
- Sold as MDMA at MDMA doses = overdose
- MAOI properties + stimulant load
✚Overdose signs
- Agitation, clonus, fever (serotonin syndrome)
- Racing heart, seizures
- Hallucinations 12h+
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| aMT (alpha-Methyltryptamine) | Schedule I | SEROTONIN SYNDROME DEATHS — aMT releases serotonin AND blocks its breakdown; combined with SSRIs, MDMA, or DXM it can kill; The 'long tortoise' duration traps anxious users | ~$15–$35 per dose |
| 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 aMT (alpha-Methyltryptamine) look like?
Off-white powder/crystals; historically 5–10 mg antidepressant tablets, now sold as powder
What are the signs of a aMT (alpha-Methyltryptamine) overdose?
Agitation, clonus, fever (serotonin syndrome); Racing heart, seizures; Hallucinations 12h+ Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
SEROTONIN SYNDROME DEATHS — aMT releases serotonin AND blocks its breakdown; combined with SSRIs, MDMA, or DXM it can kill Dependence can develop with regular use.