Stimulants
Butylone (bk-MBDB)
Street names: butylone, bk-MBDB, β-keto-MBDB
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Entactogen-leaning cathinone: energy, empathy, music enhancement — often described as 'weak MDMA'
- 3–5 h duration with a pushy redose tail
⚠Key risks
- Frequently mis-sold as MDMA — dose expectations don't transfer
- Serotonin + dopamine release: overheating and serotonin toxicity risk when stacked with MDMA
- Compulsive redosing pattern typical of cathinones
- Long-term safety essentially unknown
✚Overdose signs
- Agitation, chest pain, racing heart
- Overheating, profuse sweating
- Confusion, seizures at high doses
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butylone (bk-MBDB) | Schedule I | Frequently mis-sold as MDMA — dose expectations don't transfer; Serotonin + dopamine release: overheating and serotonin toxicity risk when stacked with MDMA | ~$20–40/gram |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Butylone (bk-MBDB) look like?
White or off-white crystalline powder, occasionally pressed pills; sold as 'molly' or 'research chemical'
What are the signs of a Butylone (bk-MBDB) overdose?
Agitation, chest pain, racing heart; Overheating, profuse sweating; Confusion, seizures at high doses Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Frequently mis-sold as MDMA — dose expectations don't transfer Dependence can develop with regular use.