Empathogens
Kanna Extracts (High-Dose)
Street names: Kanna 50x, Sceletium extract, Kanna vape
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Serotonin-reuptake inhibition: mood lift, calm, sociability — stronger in concentrated extracts
⚠Key risks
- 50X EXTRACTS are a different drug than the leaf: near-SSRI strength with zero warnings on the label
- Serotonin syndrome with real SSRIs, MDMA, DXM, 5-HTP
- Vape carts: unknown concentrations
- The 'natural SSRI' marketing targets people already on antidepressants — the dangerous overlap
✚Overdose signs
- Agitation, clonus, fever (serotonin syndrome with meds)
- Nausea, headache
Category comparison — Empathogens
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanna Extracts (High-Dose) | Unregulated supplement; concentrated extracts gray-zone | 50X EXTRACTS are a different drug than the leaf: near-SSRI strength with zero warnings on the label; Serotonin syndrome with real SSRIs, MDMA, DXM, 5-HTP | $20–$50 extracts |
| 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 Kanna Extracts (High-Dose) look like?
Powder, vape carts, tinctures; '50x' extracts deliver far more mesembrine than traditional use
What are the signs of a Kanna Extracts (High-Dose) overdose?
Agitation, clonus, fever (serotonin syndrome with meds); Nausea, headache Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
50X EXTRACTS are a different drug than the leaf: near-SSRI strength with zero warnings on the label Dependence can develop with regular use.