Psychoactive Properties of Alpha-Methyltryptamine: Analysis From Self Reports of Users
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs July 1, 2012 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2012.704592 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractFormer users of alpha-methyltryptamine (AMT) reported that the drug has strong hallucinogenic effects. The most common unwanted side effects included anxiety, nausea, and moderately severe dysphoria. Several users also experienced significant depression, suggesting that AMT use could be dangerous for individuals prone to depression.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Retrospective survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Former users of alpha-methyltryptamine (AMT) |
| Intervention | alpha-methyltryptamine |
| Topics | Anxiety |
| Keywords | Dysphoria Nausea Depression economics Hallucinogen |
| Citations | 19 |
| Key finding | AMT has strong hallucinogenic qualities and is associated with anxiety, nausea, dysphoria, and depression, posing risks for individuals prone to depression. |
Abstract
This is a retrospective examination of former users of alpha-methyltryptamine (AMT). A scale of questions was given to subjects who were familiar with the effects of AMT and the outcome was analyzed. Most subjects agreed that AMT had strong hallucinogenic qualities. The most common unwanted effects included anxiety, nausea and moderately severe dysphoria. Several subjects reported significant depression associated with use of AMT. Use of alpha-methyltryptamine could be dangerous in individuals prone to depression.