What is AMT? and tablets contain AMT powder What are the risks? mixed with colored powders. AMT produces various negative AMT is a common name for a Tablets sometimes are embossed physical and psychological effects synthetic drug with the chemical with logos. name alpha-methyltryptamine. in users. Physical effects include Abused for the hallucinogenic and How is AMT used? visual and auditory disturbances stimulative effects it produces, AMT and distortions, increased blood belongs to a class of chemical AMT typically is consumed pressure, blurry vision, dilated compounds known as tryptamines. orally in 15- to 40-milligram pupils, and nausea. Psychological Other hallucinogenic tryptamines dosages, although dosage effects associated with the use of include 5-MeO-DIPT (5-methoxy-N, amounts vary widely. The drug AMT include terrifying hallucina- N-diisopropyltryptamine, also also may be administered via tions, emotional distress, ner- known as foxy), psilocybin, and snorting or smoking. Users typi- vousness, tension, irritability, psilocyn. cally begin to feel the drug’s restlessness, and inability to effects within 3 to 4 hours after sleep. AMT also diminishes user What does AMT look like? administration. The hallucino- inhibitions, which can result in genic and stimulative effects high-risk sexual activity or acci- AMT is available as a powder, generally subside after 12 to 24 dental injury. Overdoses of AMT which may be packaged in small hours but may last up to 2 days. can lead to death. glass or plastic vials. The powder also can be pressed into tablets or Who abuses AMT?AMT? placed in capsules. Some capsules AMT typically is abused by teen- Other Names for AMT agers and young adults. The drug is used at raves, nightclubs, and other IT-290 venues where the use of club drugs, 3-IT particularly MDMA (3,4-methylene- Spirals dioxymethamphetamine, also known 3-(2-aminopropyl)indole as ecstasy), is well-established. AMT also is used at private parties. A E D Other products of interest: , Is AMT illegal? Huffing—The Abuse of Inhalants , Prescription Drug Abuse and Youth AMT Yes, AMT is illegal. In April 2003 , the Drug Enforcement Administration Drugs, Youth, and the Internet (DEA) temporarily designated AMT a Schedule I substance under the Fast Facts Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I drugs, which include heroin and MDMA, have a high potential for abuse and serve no legitimate medi- cal purpose in the United States.
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