Empathogens
Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum)
Street names: Kanna, Kougoed, Sceletium
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Mood lift, relaxation, mild euphoria (serotonin reuptake inhibition)
- Social ease
⚠Key risks
- SSRI-class activity — DANGEROUS with antidepressants (serotonin syndrome)
- No regulation of extracts
- Vaping concentrates unknown effects
- 'Natural SSRI' marketed without warnings
✚Overdose signs
- Serotonin syndrome (with combos): agitation, fever, tremor
- Nausea, headache
Category comparison — Empathogens
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) | Unregulated supplement | SSRI-class activity — DANGEROUS with antidepressants (serotonin syndrome); No regulation of extracts | $15–$40 powder |
| 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 |
| mCPP (1-(3-Chlorophenyl)piperazine) | Schedule I analog; controlled EU | THE BAD ECSTASY — mCPP causes anxiety, not empathy; sold as fake MDMA; Serotonin syndrome risk | Sold as fake MDMA pills $10–$30 |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) look like?
Powder, capsules, extracts, vapes
What are the signs of a Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) overdose?
Serotonin syndrome (with combos): agitation, fever, tremor; Nausea, headache Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
SSRI-class activity — DANGEROUS with antidepressants (serotonin syndrome) Dependence can develop with regular use.