AMT
Basics
DESCRIPTION #
AMT is a psychedelic amphetamine-tryptamine first developed in the 1960's for anti-depressant research , although it was never very successful as a prescription antidepressant. Its effects usually last 8-14 hours when swallowed and 3-6 hours when insufflated. Its effects are often characterized as a cross between a psychedelic and an MDMA, with empathogenesis and strong physical stimulation common. One common side effect with both insufflated and oral ingestion of AMT is powerful nausea and associated vomiting.
[ Main AMT Vault ]
Price #
Rare, but sometimes sold at events for 5-20$ per dose, available from exotic chemical suppliers for 100-150$ per gram, aproximately the same from underground sources. (August 2000)
AMT was placed in Schedule I in the United States on April 4th, 2003 through the emergency scheduling procedure. This makes it illegal to buy, sell, or possess without a license. AMT is schedule I in Illinois and may be scheduled in other states. Germany is the only other coutry we are aware of that has made AMT illegal to possess.
Pharmacology #
Pharmacology Summary Needed.
Production #
Production Summary Needed.
History #
AMT was first developed in the 1960s as an antidepressant and MAOI with its cousin alpha-Ethyl-Tryptamine which was sold for a short while by Upjohn before being placed in Schedule I in 1971. AMT was available in the Soviet Union in the 1960s as an antidepressant under the commercial name Indopan in 5 and 10 mg tablets. It remained a very obscure chemical until the late 1990s when began being sold commercially around the world as a research chemical and found its way into recreational use circles. It became illegal in the United States in April 2003.
Terminology / Slang #
The Substance:
AMT; Alpha-Methyl; IT-290.
The Experience:
Tripping.
PROBLEMS #
Problems Summary Needed.
Contraindications #
Contraindications Summary Needed.
Addiction Potential #
AMT is neither physically addicting nor likely to cause psychological dependence. Withdrawal effects following discontinuation have not been reported. There is a short period of tolerance after AMT use. Using it two days in a row is likely to lead to a diminished experience the second day, though spaced 3-4 or more days apart, this effect is nearly non-existent.
Long Term Health Problems #
Long Term Health Problems Summary Needed.
Risk of Death #
Risk of Death Summary Needed.
CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
Erowid Basics pages are summaries of data gathered from site visitors, government documents, books, websites, and other resources. We do our best to keep this information correct and up-to-date, but the field is complex and constantly changing. Information should always be verified through multiple sources.