Sedatives & Hypnotics
Kava Bars (Social Kava Trend)
Street names: Kava, Kava tea, Kava bars
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⚡What it does
- Relaxation, social ease, mild euphoria
- Body heaviness, tongue numbness
⚠Key risks
- Liver toxicity risk (rare but severe)
- Impaired driving
- Kava bars as alcohol-alternative — normalized daily use
- Extraction concentrates increase alkaloid load
✚Overdose signs
- Liver signs (jaundice)
- Nausea, weakness
📋Quick facts
Also known asKava, Kava tea, Kava bars
CategorySedatives & Hypnotics
Schedule / classLegal supplement US; restricted EU countries
AppearanceMuddy brown drinks at kava bars; root powder
Street price$5–$15 per kava bar drink
Legal statusLegal US; restricted Germany, Switzerland, UK forms
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: EMA, FDA
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kava Bars (Social Kava Trend) | Legal supplement US; restricted EU countries | Liver toxicity risk (rare but severe); Impaired driving | $5–$15 per kava bar drink |
| Kava (Piper methysticum) | Legal supplement | LIVER TOXICITY — rare but severe: hepatitis, liver failure requiring transplant; banned/restricted in multiple countries; Interactions with alcohol, benzodiazepines, liver-metabolized drugs | ~$15–$40 per powder bag |
| Phenibut | Not scheduled US | RAPID TOLERANCE — daily use creates dependence in 2–3 weeks; Withdrawal is BRUTAL and dangerous: severe anxiety, insomnia, hallucinations, psychosis, seizures — worse than benzodiazepine withdrawal for some | ~$20–$50 per 50g powder |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Kava Bars (Social Kava Trend) look like?
Muddy brown drinks at kava bars; root powder
What are the signs of a Kava Bars (Social Kava Trend) overdose?
Liver signs (jaundice); Nausea, weakness Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Liver toxicity risk (rare but severe) Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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