What is it?
2C-B (2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromophenethylamine)
Classified as a “phenethylamine” - drug category that shares properties of psychedelics & stimulants
Belongs to a family of drugs called 2Cs which are similar in structure to mescaline; others include 2C-I, 2C-E, & 2C-T-7
Typically sold as a powder, sometimes pressed into pills
Effects
Effects last 5-7 hours, peak effects typically experienced 60-90 min after ingestion.
Physical
Stimulant effects; energy, dehydration, increased heart rate, reduced appetite
“Body high” that is described as an intense warm glow throughout the body
Moderate-high doses may produce nausea & vomiting
Cognitive
Described as somewhere between LSD & MDMA
Increased feelings of sociability, affection, & empathy
May cause anxiety &/or paranoia
Distortions in perception
Visual
Color enhancement
Geometric patterns
Drifting - “defined as the experience of the texture, shape, and general structure of objects and scenery appearing progressively warped, melted, and morphed across themselves” (Drifting, 2020)
Low doses produces some mood enhancement but minimal visual effects.
Consumption
Typically ingested orally, some administer it rectally. Snorting is painful & usually avoided.
Dosage
Threshold (barely felt): 5mg
Low: 5-15mg
Moderate: 15-25mg
Large: 25-45mg
Be Cautious
Weigh your dose (don't eyeball it) as 2C-B dosing is very sensitive. Try volumetric dosing to measure, Tripsit has a great resource for this on their website - https://volume.tripsit.me/
As with other psychedelics and emotionally intense substances, those with a (family or personal) history of mood or psychotic disorders may be at a higher risk of experiencing psychological upset.
The other 2Cs have their own unique effects & dosage, you can find more info about drugs in this category on psychonautwiki.org
Harm Reduction
As with all psychedelics, it's important to consider set & setting before choosing to dose Being in a safe supportive environment with trusted people, as well as being in a good headspace, can reduce the chances of having a difficult trip.
Always test your drugs and carry naloxone!
Look up drug combinations if applicable, this includes drugs you take regularly.
Sources
Drifting. (2020, August 21). PsychonautWiki, The Open Encyclopedia of Psychonautics. Retrieved 14:00, August 20, 2023 from https://psychonautwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Drifting&oldid=142589.
2C-B. (2022, November 3). PsychonautWiki, The Open Encyclopedia of Psychonautics. Retrieved 14:03, August 20, 2023 from https://psychonautwiki.org/w/index.php?title=2C-B&oldid=154320.
2C-B. (n.d.). DanceSafe. Retrieved August 20, 2023 from https://dancesafe.org/2c-b/