A-PHP: Difference between revisions

In comparison to its predecessor ([[α-PVP]]), this compound has been reported as inducing considerably less anxiety, uncomfortable side effects, euphoria, psychosis and having a slightly easier comedown as well as a ceiling dose that may render it less harmful to the user.

*'''[[Effect::Stimulation]]''' - In terms of its effects on the user's physical energy levels, α-PHP can be considered to be extremely stimulating and energetic, although less so than with [[α-PVP]]. This encourages activities such as running, climbing and dancing, although it can also encourage just sitting immobile engaged in repetitive tasks. The particular style of stimulation which α-PHP presents can be described as forced. This means that at higher dosages it becomes difficult or impossible to keep still as jaw clenching, involuntarily bodily shakes and vibrations become present, resulting in an extreme unsteadiness of the hands and a general lack of motor control.

*'''[[Effect::Focus enhancement]]''' - α-PHP has been noted as enhancing focus, but in a way that leaves the user totally fixated on whatever task at hand, however trivial.

*'''[[Effect::Mouth numbing]]''' - In a similar fashion to that of [[cocaine]] this compound numbs the areas of the body which it touches, these areas can include the nostrils, gums, mouth and urethra of the user.

*'''[[Effect::Abnormal heartbeat]]''' - Due to the potency of its rush, α-PHP can cause various uncomfortable or painful sensations in the heart, especially when abused or used for extended periods. Those with familial or personal heart issues are discouraged from using this drug in its most potent [[routes of administration]].

*'''[[Effect::Increased heart rate]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Decreased heart rate]]''' - Although [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympathomimetic_drug sympathomimetic] cathinones like α-PHP typically raise one's heart rate and blood-pressure, it is possible to experience the reverse, sometimes triggering sudden fainting spells. While the cause is not yet well understood, it seems this happens less commonly in healthy individuals .  

*'''[[Effect::Difficulty urinating]]''' - Higher doses of α-PHP result in an overall difficulty when it comes to urination, an effect that is temporary and typically harmless.

*'''[[Effect::Headaches]]''' - This typically can occur towards the end of the experience, but can sometimes happen during one as well.

*'''[[Effect::Increased perspiration]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Muscle spasms]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Vasoconstriction]]''' - α-PHP can be considered very vasoconstricting at higher doses, and is on par with that of [[amphetamine]] and [[methamphetamine]].

*'''[[Effect::Teeth grinding]]''' - This component can be considered to be less intense when compared with that of [[MDMA]], though becomes more present at high doses.

The cognitive effects of α-PHP can be broken down into several components which progressively intensify proportional to dosage. The ample head space of α-PHP is described by many as one of extreme mental stimulation and powerful euphoria. It contains a large number of typical [[Stimulants|stimulant]] cognitive effects, particularly those of the [[Substituted cathinone|cathinone]] or [[Substituted pyrrolidine|pyrrolidine]] classes of drugs.

The most prominent of these cognitive effects generally include:

*'''[[Effect::Analysis enhancement]]''' - Users report that this effect typically only occurs at low doses, and becomes increasingly more impairing as one increases their intake.

*'''[[Effect::Anxiety]]''' & '''[[Effect::Paranoia]]''' - α-PHP can lead to states of extreme anxiety and paranoia when dosed too highly or frequently, which is why eyeballing this substance is strongly discouraged. The anxiety and paranoia this compound produces shares many features of the paranoia that can be induced by [[methamphetamine]] or [[cocaine]], and typically happens during the come down phase of the experience.  

*'''[[Effect::Ego inflation]]''' - Similar to the ego inflation of [[cocaine]] or [[methamphetamine]], α-PHP can temporarily induce states of egomania at its peak.

*'''[[Effect::Compulsive redosing]]''' - While a high tendency to compulsive redose is a hallmark of this class of drug, α-PHP has been reported as being slightly less compulsive than its predecessor α-PVP. Nevertheless, users are advised to use extreme caution in not losing control when on this drug.

*'''[[Effect::Increased libido]]''' - α-PHP, like its predecessor α-PVP can induce states of extreme sexual arousal due to its powerful disinhibiting effects

*'''[[Effect::Increased music appreciation]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Thought acceleration]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Time distortion]]''' - Strong feelings of time compression are common within α-PHP and increase in the perception of perceived experience is greatly increased

*'''[[Effect::Wakefulness]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Auditory distortion]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Auditory hallucinations]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Psychosis]]''' - This compound may induce psychosis if it is compulsively binged upon for prolonged periods of time. However, the likelihood of psychosis on this compound has been reported to be noticeably less than that of [[A-PVP]].

The effects which occur during the [[offset]] of a [[stimulant]] experience generally feel negative and uncomfortable in comparison to the effects which occurred during its [[peak]]. This is often referred to as a "comedown" and occurs because of [[neurotransmitter]] depletion. It has been reported that this crash is usually not considered as severe as it is on [[A-PVP]] at equivalent dosages. The effects commonly include, but are not limited to:

*'''[[Effect::Wakefulness]]'''

===Experience reports===

There are currently no anecdotal reports which describe the effects of this compound within our [[experience index]]. Additional experience reports can be found here: