2cb Effects Dosage and Safety

Everybody has heard of MDMA (ecstasy) and LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) — they’ve become staples in the world of mind-altering substances. But there’s another popular psychoactive substance that’s been residing in the shadows since the 1980s. This substance is called 2C-B.

The effects of 2C-B are often described as being a mid-point between the empathogenic effects of MDMA and the hallucinogenic effects of LSD. So what exactly is 2CB? Is it safe? In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about 2C-B — including how it works, what it feels like, and how to use it safely.

What is 2C-B?

2C-B (4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine) is a synthetic psychedelic substance derived from mescaline. It was invented in 1974 by a man named Alexander Shulgin — the godfather of MDMA and creator of the entire 2C- family of substances. Shulgin invented well over 200 psychoactive compounds in his research lab dubbed “The Farm.” Shulgin considered 2C-B to be one of his greatest creations. In one of his books — PiHKAL (phenethylamines I Have Known And Loved) — he listed 2C-B among his “magic half dozen”. The other five include mescaline, DOM, 2C-E, 2C-I, 2C-T2, and 2C-T7.

The effects of 2C-B have been described as a combination between LSD and MDMA — but this is a simplification. In reality, the 2C-B experience is entirely unique. The qualities of 2C-B made it popular as a sex-enhancement drug in the 80s. The German pharmaceutical company Drittewelle started producing the drug under the name “Nexus.” It was sold in sex shops as a way to boost libido, sexual connection and increase stamina and energy. 2C-B is still considered by many to be the best psychedelic to use during sex of all time. In Shulgin’s own words, “[2C-B] is, in my opinion, one of the most graceful, erotic, sensual, introspective compounds I have ever invented.” 2C-B reached mainstream popularity sometime after 1985 when MDMA was officially banned. It was used as a legal alternative to MDMA. 2C-B and the rest of the 2C- family were later banned in 1995.