Psychedelics
NBOMe (25I, 25C, 25B-NBOMe)
Street names: 25I-NBOMe, N-Bomb, 25C-NBOMe, Smiles, 25B
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⚡What it does
- Aggressive phenethylamine psychedelic at MICROGRAM doses — sold as 'strong acid'
- 10–20× smaller active dose than LSD
⚠Key risks
- THE DEATH CLUSTER: 2012–2016 overdose deaths across US/EU/Russia — vasoconstriction so severe it caused strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure
- Sold as LSD: users taking '2 tabs' ingest 20+ lethal-equivalent doses
- Bitter/metallic taste + mouth numbing = SPIT IT OUT (LSD is tasteless)
- Seizures, severe aggression, hyperthermia
- Survives being swallowed less than LSD — the harm-reduction lore that 'if you swallow it you're safe' is unreliable
✚Overdose signs
- Seizures
- Racing heart, chest pain, stroke signs
- Severe agitation/violence
- Hyperthermia, kidney failure
📋Quick facts
Also known as25I-NBOMe, N-Bomb, 25C-NBOMe, Smiles, 25B
CategoryPsychedelics
Schedule / classSchedule I (US); Class A UK; controlled EU
AppearanceBlotter with designs mimicking LSD; sometimes powder; bitter metallic taste and tongue-numbing are the tell
Street priceSold as acid — $2–$8 per blotter (cheap because it's cheap to make)
Legal statusSchedule I US; Class A UK; controlled worldwide
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: DEA, NIDA, EMCDDA
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBOMe (25I, 25C, 25B-NBOMe) | Schedule I | THE DEATH CLUSTER: 2012–2016 overdose deaths across US/EU/Russia — vasoconstriction so severe it caused strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure; Sold as LSD: users taking '2 tabs' ingest 20+ lethal-equivalent doses | Sold as acid — $2–$8 per blotter |
| LSD (Acid) | Schedule I | Psychological: bad trips, panic, HPPD (persistent visual disturbances) in a minority; Triggering psychosis in predisposed individuals | ~$5–$15 per blotter |
| DOx Family (DOB, DOC, DOI) | Schedule I | THE TIME TRAP: sold as LSD-sized doses of LSD — a full DOB dose is tiny, and users take 'one more tab' → 36-hour amphetamine psychosis, hospitalizations; Strong vasoconstriction: cold extremities, BP danger | Sold as LSD — $5–$15 per blotter |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does NBOMe (25I, 25C, 25B-NBOMe) look like?
Blotter with designs mimicking LSD; sometimes powder; bitter metallic taste and tongue-numbing are the tell
What are the signs of a NBOMe (25I, 25C, 25B-NBOMe) overdose?
Seizures; Racing heart, chest pain, stroke signs; Severe agitation/violence Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
THE DEATH CLUSTER: 2012–2016 overdose deaths across US/EU/Russia — vasoconstriction so severe it caused strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure Dependence can develop with regular use.