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2C-B or 2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromophenethylamine is a psychedelic drug of the 2C family. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin in 1974. In Shulgin's book PiHKAL, the dosage range is listed as 16–24 mg. 2C-B is sold as a white powder sometimes pressed in tablets or gel caps and is referred to on the street as 'Rusko', 'Spectrum', 'Venus', 'B's', 'CB's', or 'Nexus'. | 2C-B or 2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromophenethylamine is a psychedelic drug of the 2C family. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin in 1974. In Shulgin's book PiHKAL, the dosage range is listed as 16–24 mg. 2C-B is sold as a white powder sometimes pressed in tablets or gel caps and is referred to on the street as 'Rusko', 'Spectrum', 'Venus', 'B's', 'CB's', or 'Nexus'. The drug is usually taken orally, but can also be insufflated or vaporized. | ||
It first saw use among the psychiatric community as an aid during therapy. It was considered one of the best drugs for this purpose because of its short duration, relative absence of side effects, and comparably mild nature.<ref>Erowid 2-CB effects | http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/2cb/2cb_effects.shtml</ref> Shortly after becoming popular in the medical community, it became popular recreationally. 2C-B was first sold commercially as an aphrodisiac | It first saw use among the psychiatric community as an aid during therapy. It was considered one of the best drugs for this purpose because of its short duration, relative absence of side effects, and comparably mild nature.<ref>Erowid 2-CB effects | http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/2cb/2cb_effects.shtml</ref> Shortly after becoming popular in the medical community, it became popular recreationally. 2C-B was first sold commercially as an aphrodisiac<ref>2C-B (Nexus) Reappears | ||
on the Club Drug Scene | http://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs0/665/665p.pdf</ref> under the trade name "Eros", which was manufactured by the German pharmaceutical company Drittewelle.[4] For several years, it was available as tablets in Dutch smart shops under the name "Nexus".<ref>https://www.erowid.org/chemicals/show_image.php?i=2cb/2cb_pack2.jpg</ref> | |||
==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||
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==Toxicity and Harm Potential== | ==Toxicity and Harm Potential== | ||
===Lethal Dosage=== | ===Lethal Dosage=== | ||
There is no current data for the LD<sub>50</sub> of 2C-B, but it is thought to be | There is no current data for the LD<sub>50</sub> of 2C-B, but it is thought to be considerably higher than the active dosage. Alexander Shulgin reported a 100 mg oral dose taken without apparent harm.<ref> "Shulgin, A (1991) ''PIHKAL''" | http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/pihkal/pihkal020.shtml</ref> | ||
===Tolerance and Addiction Potential=== | ===Tolerance and Addiction Potential=== | ||
There is no real tolerance to be gained through 2C-B use. There does not seem to be any addictive potential. | There is no real tolerance to be gained through 2C-B use. There does not seem to be any addictive potential. | ||
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*'''Brazil:''' Possession, production and sale is illegal. | *'''Brazil:''' Possession, production and sale is illegal. | ||
*'''The EU:''' 2C-B is a Schedule II drug. | *'''The EU:''' 2C-B is a Schedule II drug. | ||
*'''Canada:''' 2C-B is a Schedule III drug. | *'''Canada:''' 2C-B is a Schedule III drug.<ref> "CDSA Schedule II" | http://isomerdesign.com/Cdsa/schedule.php?schedule=3§ion=ALL&structure=C</ref> | ||
*'''Italy:'''2C-B is schedule I (tabella I)<ref>Italy drug schedule | http://www.salute.gov.it/medicinaliSostanze/paginaInternaMedicinaliSostanze.jsp?id=7&menu=strumenti</ref> | |||
*'''Estonia:''' 2C-B is a Schedule I drug. | *'''Estonia:''' 2C-B is a Schedule I drug. | ||
*'''Finland:''' Possession, production and sale is illegal. | *'''Finland:''' Possession, production and sale is illegal. | ||
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*'''Russia:''' Possession, production and sale is illegal. | *'''Russia:''' Possession, production and sale is illegal. | ||
*'''Spain:''' 2C-B is a Category 2 drug. | *'''Spain:''' 2C-B is a Category 2 drug. | ||
*'''Sweden:''' 2C-B is a Schedule I drug. | *'''Sweden:''' 2C-B is a Schedule I drug.<ref>http://www.lakemedelsverket.se/upload/lvfs/LVFS_2009-22.pdf</ref> | ||
*'''Switzerland:''' Possession, production and sale is illegal. | *'''Switzerland:''' Possession, production and sale is illegal. | ||
*'''UK:''' 2C-B is a Class A drug. | *'''UK:''' 2C-B is a Class A drug.<ref>BBC advice - 2CB | http://www.lakemedelsverket.se/upload/lvfs/LVFS_2009-22.pdf</ref> | ||
*'''USA:''' 2C-B is a Schedule I drug. | *'''USA:''' 2C-B is a Schedule I drug. | ||