Mescaline

About Mescaline

• Mescaline is a psychedelic substance in the phenethylamine class
• Effects typically begin within about 45–90 minutes after ingestion
• Total duration is generally around 8–14 hours

Effects

• Open- and closed-eye visuals, time distortion, and ego loss may occur
• Enhanced introspection, conceptual thinking, and euphoria are reported
• Mescaline is also known for greater emphasis on bodily and tactile sensations

Risks

• Adverse psychological reactions such as anxiety, paranoia, delusions, and psychosis can occur
• The exact toxic dose is unknown, although there are no known fatal overdoses within the scientific literature
• Products sold as “mescaline” or “synthetic mescaline” may in some cases be other psychedelics

Harm reduction

• Research combinations carefully, as dangerous interactions may occur
• Use harm reduction practices and verify substance identity where possible
• Extra caution is warranted with combinations such as cannabis, amphetamines, cocaine, MAOIs, tramadol, 5-MeO-xxT, and AMT