Stimulants
N-Ethyl-Pentylone (βk-EPDP)
Street names: Pentylone, bk-EPDP, N-EP
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Weak MDMA-like stimulant/empathogen
⚠Key risks
- THE REDOSE TRAP: weak effects lead to stacking doses; N-ethyl-pentylone drove festival overdose clusters (2017–18, UK/US) exactly this way
- Serotonin syndrome risk with antidepressants
- Cardiovascular strain
✚Overdose signs
- Overheating
- Racing heart
- Serotonin syndrome signs (agitation, clonus)
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-Ethyl-Pentylone (βk-EPDP) | Schedule I analog | THE REDOSE TRAP: weak effects lead to stacking doses; N-ethyl-pentylone drove festival overdose clusters (2017–18, UK/US) exactly this way; Serotonin syndrome risk with antidepressants | Sold as fake Molly $10–$30/g |
| 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 N-Ethyl-Pentylone (βk-EPDP) look like?
Crystals/powder — sold as 'Molly'
What are the signs of a N-Ethyl-Pentylone (βk-EPDP) overdose?
Overheating; Racing heart; Serotonin syndrome signs (agitation, clonus) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
THE REDOSE TRAP: weak effects lead to stacking doses; N-ethyl-pentylone drove festival overdose clusters (2017–18, UK/US) exactly this way Dependence can develop with regular use.