Slapped by AMT and Alcohol

A few weeks ago I committed a major faux pas as a psychedelic dad: I got on AMT and then went for a few beers, whilst engaged in some serious soul searching, completely forgetting a time-honoured truism:

AMT and alcohol don't mix.

I got slapped across my insolent face by the AMT fairies, and slowly sank into a pretty strong and uncomfortable 10-hour long psychedelic excursion. I do not have any recollection of about 4 or 5 hours of my life, when my ego was shattered. I do remember crying a lot and apologising to myself for not being able to succeed at anything.

It was only through the dedicated care and attention of my better half that I managed to reconnect back into this World. I did not make a public scene nor I got myself in danger, but I did embarrass myself in front of my loved ones. I was babbling incoherent thoughts whilst crying my heart out - classical psychedelic therapy.

This hard trip had a silver lining. I managed to destroy my ego and unblocked something that has been preventing me to take ownership of my life for the last couple of years or so. In the days after this excursion I had much time to contemplate my life, my dreams, my future and how I related to the World around me.

I unconsciously wanted to get this much wasted in order to rebuild my soul and set priorities straight, and I think I succeeded. I am hungry for action now, and I am not afraid of competition or the challenges that life throws at you.

But this was a last-recourse action: I do not advocate mixing AMT with alcohol. It was only through sheer luck -more than experience- that I did not harm myself or others.

You have been warned.

AMT

AMT: alpha-methyl-tryptamine. C11H14N2

This was the first research chemical I encountered, and has been a permanent fixture in my arsenal ever since.

Also known as Indopan and IT-290, the compound was discovered in the 1950's and soon gained a place in the world through Tom Wolfe's seminal work The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. It was independently produced in the Soviet Union, where its brand name Indopan was scheduled as an antidepressant drug during the 1960's and 1970's.

A member of the tryptamine family, AMT's side-effects include nausea and vomiting - which can be severe in some people. Diarrhea, gas and general malaise are also common, and should not be administered without knowing your [threshold reaction].

It's found in two varieties: as an orange powder and as a white powder. The Internet of Things says that  orange AMT is much stronger than the white variety.

Dose ranges, orange AMT, oral, milligrams (male, 90 Kg)

• Light: 10 to 30
• Mid-range: 30 to 70
• Strong: over 70

It can be administered orally and rectally, and there is anecdotal evidence that AMT can be also insufflated and vapourised or smoked. I have not experimented with these methods as AMT's smell is bad as it is. It dissolves well in alcohol and can be stored in vodka or another high-proof spirit for many weeks.

I have used both versions of AMT in doses from 5mg all the way up to 100mg - but have not ventured beyond that. This RC has the potential to bring about a catastrophic trip and reports in Erowid confirm it: you could end up in an Emergency Room.

Orange-coloured AMT

At lower doses (20 to 30mg for me) AMT is empathogenic, euphoric and slightly psychedelic. I feel energized and shiny, ready to take on the world.

As the dose increases the psychedelic effects increase as well. Tracers, shining lights and breathing surfaces are usual beyond 50 milligrams. It also lowers your inhibitions and social restraint, and can work very well in a party setting provided you don't drink too much. It's great for intimacy and sex. Actually, it's *awesome* for intimacy and sex.

In my experiences, hard liquor and AMT do not go well together and using too much of this may result in temporary amnesia. In a few adventures under the influence of AMT and hard liquor, I have not been able to recall events of the night before, including things like brawls, heated arguments or even sex.
Be careful: the AMT and alcohol combo can get you in deep trouble.

Seen that alcohol and AMT promote a darker, more dominant and more risk-taking side of my personality I have not been tempted to experiment mixing AMT with other research chemicals.

AMT's effects can go for up to 10 hours or more - some people have reported even longer trips on high-range doses. As with many other RC's, sleep is next to impossible whilst under the influence.