Mescaline (3, 4, 5-trimethoxyphenethylamine)is a Schedule I in the United States. This means that it is illegal to manufacture, buy, possess, or distribute (sell, trade or give) without a DEA license.

Addictive Potential: None

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Mechanism of Action: Binds to and activates the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor

 

Overview:

Mescaline, or (β-3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine), is a hallucinogen, or entheogen. It is a naturally occurring psychedelic alkaloid of the phenethylamine class and is the active constituent in Peyote, San Pedro, and Peruvian Torch.

The dosage is 200-400 mg (as the sulfate salt) and 178-256 mg (as the hydrochloride salt) with a duration of 10-12 hours.

 

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Research:

Psychological and Cognitive Effects of Peyote Use Among Native Americans

Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder: what do we know after 50 years?

Culturally Competent Substance Abuse Treatment for Native Americans

Mescaline: The Chemistry and Pharmacology of its Analogs

 

E-books:

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