Empathogens
Dibutylone
Street names: Dibutylone, bk-DMBDB
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Mild cathinone stimulation
⚠Key risks
- Sold as fake MDMA
- Little data
- Stimulant strain
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart
- Agitation
Category comparison — Empathogens
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dibutylone | Schedule I analog; controlled EU | Sold as fake MDMA; Little data | ~$15–$30/g |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) | Unregulated supplement | SSRI-class activity — DANGEROUS with antidepressants (serotonin syndrome); No regulation of extracts | $15–$40 powder |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Dibutylone look like?
Crystals/powder
What are the signs of a Dibutylone overdose?
Racing heart; Agitation Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Sold as fake MDMA Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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