Stimulants
N-Isopropylbenzylamine (N-Iso)
Street names: N-ISO, Iso, The meth mimic
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Essentially inactive — the disappointment is the effect
- Sold as meth, sometimes with a little real meth on top ('twisted dope')
⚠Key risks
- THE SCAM: N-iso is the most common meth adulterant — users pay meth prices for inert crystals
- Identifying: N-iso is harder, doesn't 'crack back' the same, bitter-numb difference (subtle)
- Cuts reduce effective dose → users take more → when real meth appears, overdose
- Harm reduction: test kits, start small with any new batch
✚Overdose signs
- (As adulterant) — none directly; the danger is the unknown real-meth dose in the same bag
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-Isopropylbenzylamine (N-Iso) | Not a drug — cutting agent; 'meth-like' appearance | THE SCAM: N-iso is the most common meth adulterant — users pay meth prices for inert crystals; Identifying: N-iso is harder, doesn't 'crack back' the same, bitter-numb difference (subtle) | Sold AS meth — $20–$100/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-Isopropylbenzylamine (N-Iso) look like?
Clear/white crystals nearly identical to methamphetamine (that's the point)
What are the signs of a N-Isopropylbenzylamine (N-Iso) overdose?
(As adulterant) — none directly; the danger is the unknown real-meth dose in the same bag Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
THE SCAM: N-iso is the most common meth adulterant — users pay meth prices for inert crystals Dependence can develop with regular use.