Stimulants
MDAI
Street names: MDAI, 6,7-Methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Mild empathogenic warmth
- Relaxation more than stimulation
- Subtle mood lift
⚠Key risks
- Far weaker than MDMA — users redose into unknown territory
- Barely studied in humans
- Often mis-sold or mixed with stronger cathinones
✚Overdose signs
- Nausea
- Agitation at high doses
- Rapid heartbeat
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDAI | Unscheduled; controlled in Finland and parts of the EU | Far weaker than MDMA — users redose into unknown territory; Barely studied in humans | ~$30–$60/g online |
| 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 MDAI look like?
White/tan powder sold as a 'non-neurotoxic MDMA alternative'
What are the signs of a MDAI overdose?
Nausea; Agitation at high doses; Rapid heartbeat Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Far weaker than MDMA — users redose into unknown territory Dependence can develop with regular use.