Disregard Everything I Say

Threshold : 5 - 15 mg
Light  : 15 - 25 mg
Common : 25 - 40 mg
Strong : 40 - 60 mg
Heavy : 60 - 80 mg
(oral ingestion)

Threshold : 2 mg
Light : 4 - 5 mg
Common : 6 - 10 mg
Strong : 10 - 20 mg
(smoked)

Onset : 30 - 120 minutes
Peak : 3 - 5 hours
Duration : 10 - 14 hours 
Normal After Effects : 1 - 5 hours
(oral ingestion) 

Onset : 10 seconds - 30 minutes
Duration : 8 - 12 hours
(smoked) 

AMT (a-Methyltryptamine), is a psychedelic, stimulant, and entactogen drug of the tryptamine class. It was originally developed in Russia as an antidepressant in1963. Similar in mechanism to LSD and Mushrooms, AMT acts as a non-selective serotonin receptor agonist but also acts as relatively balanced releasing agent of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Along side these, it been shown to be a very weak, non-selective and reversible inhibitor of the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAOI), similar to harmine. MAOI is an enzyme that degrades amine neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. AMT therefore increases the amount of these neurotransmitters in the brain.
The mechanism that produces the psychedelic effects of AMT is a direct result from its action as a 5-HT2A serotonin receptor agonist in the brain, a mechanism of action shared by all other hallucinogenic tryptamines and phenethylamines.
It is because of this that that AMT cannot be safely used in combination with antidepressants, painkillers, stimulants, SSRIs, MDMA, dextromethorphan and a number of other drugs as certain combinations can cause lethal reactions.
It produces effects that are half way between LSD and MDMA, the base components of which I will begin to describe and break down now…

Physical effects:
The body high of AMT is not necessarily the most euphoric of all the psychedelics but is definitely the most proportionally intense and overwhelming. It can only be described as an intensely pleasurable, energetic sensation that constantly encompasses every single nerve ending on your body throughout the entirety of the trip. In comparison to every other psychedelic body high I have encountered, this is the only one which does not manifest itself in the form of a continuously shifting tingling sensation that travels up and down the body spontaneously, instead being felt as an extended unchanging activation of every nerve ending on the body that lasts throughout the entire duration of the trip. This everlasting droning is immensely pleasurable but can become overwhelmingly intense and almost a burden at higher levels, leaving people completely incapacitated and writhing on the floor in ecstasy. It enhances the pleasure derived from tactile sensations immensely and is extremely stimulating at levels which do not become overwhelming, encouraging trippers to move around, run, dance, climb and generally engage in physical activities.
In terms of the physical discomfort experienced on this substance, nausea is commonly reported when consumed in moderate to high dosages but usually passes once the peak sets in. AMT seems to offer a special kind of nausea, not found within the other nauseating psychedelics such as Ayahuasca, Mescaline and Mushrooms. It can be described as an uncomfortable feeling of heaviness from within stomach and a tightness of the throat but is easily combated and completely diminished with the addition of Marijuana. Something that I personally consider essential and would not embark on a high dose AMT trip without.
As with all stimulants and some phenethylamines, a very mild clenching of the jaw is present throughout the trip so it is recommended that trippers make sure to have chewing gum on hand. A slight difficulty urinating is also occasionally present, this is completely harmless and temporary. Something that is triggered because stimulants almost universally cause an activation of the adrenergic receptor which leads to a tightening of the urinary sphincter. This can be easily combated by simply remaining patient and relaxed.

Cognitive effects:
The thought patterns, behavioral effects and mental processes triggered by AMT are those that consist of two different styles of head space that depend entirely on the setting. Manifesting itself as psychedelic introspection when taken alone and an entactogenic sociability when taken with others. It’s entactogenic effects are considerably weaker and less sharp than those found on substances such as MDMA and can be described as general feelings of,

• Increased sociability and feelings of communication being easy or simple
• Increased urge to communicate with others
• Increased empathy and feelings of closeness or connection with others
• Reduced insecurity, defensiveness, and fear of emotional injury

These effects may be weak in comparison to classical entactogens such as MDMA but are still strong enough to provide a specific set of positive and therapeutic changes in perception that can last from weeks to a lifetime after the experience. If substances such as Mushrooms and LSD are only used for solving personal problems, AMT can be just as useful for solving interpersonal problems as well.
Creating strong feelings of love, and empathy for the people around you, making it useful for mending preexisting emotional disputes and reinventing the bonds between friendships and romantic partners. Allowing people to truly express their emotions and understand the perspectives of other people whilst maintaining full control over their actions. It’s worth noting however that these feelings of increased sociability are also accompanied by a conflicting suppression of the ego and generally lowered vocabulary not found on MDMA. Causing people to have a strong desire to communicate but a difficulty forming sentences, often resulting in humorously stumbling over your own words.
The introspective effects of AMT are present but once again, not as profound or as sharp as similar states of personal problem solving found on LSD and Mushrooms. Generally manifesting itself only when the tripper is alone as the urge to socialize with others seems to suppress and overwhelm it in the company of other people. This state can be described as distinct levels of accelerated thought that consistently direct themselves towards an unbiased analysis of the self and ones actions. Usually leading to therapeutic and mentally beneficial changes in a persons perspective on themselves and the world around them.
These two separate states both consist of long lasting and intense feelings of emotional euphoria, feelings of extreme happiness and a sense of general well-being and contentedness. Consistently triggering involuntary smiling and an increased sense of humour that seems to find almost anything funny. Accompanied by levels of increased music appreciation that are on par with any of the classical psychedelics such as LSD or the 2Cx family. Experienced in the form of music sounding “wider” or surround sound and being able to comprehend every layer of complex songs. The profound sensation of being able to fully understand the emotional intent of the music being listened to is also present, resulting in states of ecstatic euphoria and mental involvement when this drug is combined with enjoyable music of a trippers personal preference.

Visual effects:
The visuals experienced with AMT in comparison to other psychedelics are described by most as simplistic but still impressively complex, fast moving, kaleidoscopic but somehow less intricate geometry. These visuals are lacking in structure and do not generally solidify and form into shapes of objects as with more hallucinogenic psychedelics such as Mushrooms. They are strongest in the dark and mostly based on fractals and complex geometry with bright and vivid colours. Imagery of things, people, objects and places seem to be extremely uncommon, rendering fully fledged 3D hallucinations as essentially unheard of even at higher doses. As the visuals increase they consistently take people straight to states of environmental detachment but never level 6 visuals and the feelings of universal oneness found consistently on high doses LSD.
The distortions found on AMT are extremely cartoony, unrealistic and less complex in comparison to the classical psychedelics. They make objects and scenery within the external environment appear to be wobbling, breathing, morphing and melting into themselves. They are extremely fleeting however, immediately resetting to normal levels with the slightest movement of the eye. Texture repetition is also commonly experienced on rough surfaces such as grass and carpets but is never quite as intricate as the same effect when experienced on LSD or Mushrooms.

Smoking vs oral ingestion:
One of the practical things about AMT is that there are two methods of consumption that result in two alternate trips which differ in terms of their duration, body high and visuals. If smoked, AMT has a quicker onset and a much shorter duration that is far less likely to keep trippers up all night and completely unable to sleep. It is also devoid of the nauseating effects found with oral ingestion but is less visually intense whilst more physically stimulating. If you are going to try and smoke AMT it is essential that it is purchased in freebase and not salt form.

Health effects, potential addiction and tolerance:
The toxicity and long term health effects of recreational AMT use does not seem to have been studied in any scientific context and the exact toxic dosage is unknown. Anecdotal evidence from people who have tried AMT within the psychedelic community suggests that there are no negative health effects attributed to simply trying this drug at low to moderate doses or using it very sparingly but nothing can be completely guaranteed.
In rats, the median lethal dose or dosage at which 50% of participants die (LD50) of AMT for mice when administered orally is 22 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) and in mice it is 38 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg). This means that for a 60-kilogram (130 lb) person to reach the LD50 value of rats they would have to take 1320 mg or 2280 mg to reach the LD50 of mice. This is between 44 and 76 times the active dosage of 30 mg.
AMT is non-habit-forming and the desire to use it can actually decrease with use. They are most often self-regulating so addiction to this substance is essentially unheard of. It can be prevented by manually limiting your usage of the drug.
There is an immediate tolerance to AMT after ingestion, preventing you from experiencing their full effects more often then every 4-7 days, unless you increase your dose significantly. This also produces a cross tolerance between AMT, LSD, Psilocin and various other tryptamine psychedelics.
MAOIs have highly dangerous interactions when combined with almost any antidepressant (particularly SSRIs such as Prozac) or stimulants such as MDMA and amphetamines, common migraine medications, certain herbs such as St Johns Wort, or even most cold medicines (including decongestants, antihistamines, and cough syrup) as it can cause serotonin syndrome or hypertensive crisis. In short: do not mix this drug with anything other than the classic psychedelic tryptamines such as LSD and mushrooms unless you have done your research and are absolutely sure it isn’t going to kill you or cause serotonin syndrome. 

Legal issues:

• As of April 4, 2003 AMT is classed as a schedule I substance in the Controlled Substances Act of the United States.
• It is legal in the United Kingdom however, and does not fall under the tryptamine clause, as its substituent is not on the nitrogen position. See “2001 Misuse of Drugs Act: Schedule 1, Regulation 3”
• The 5-Methoxy cousin, 5-MeO-AMT is schedule 9 in Australia and AMT would be controlled as an analogue of this.
• Similarly, Canada has no mention of this substance in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

If you want to try this substance it is extremely cheap and easy to obtain with a quick google search of the term “buy amt” resulting in the first page becoming full of links to legitimate vendors. For those who are lucky enough to have a local head shop in their town, many of us can simply buy this substance in the form of perfectly legal, prepackaged, over the counter pills and skip the delivery process all together.

Conclusion:
Although this drug may not be as visually intricate or transcendental as more commonly used psychedelics this is a substance that still holds its place in the drug world. Best used for recreational uses such as raves or as a starter psychedelic, the extended duration making it perfect for those who want to remain active all night. for those who are too nervous to take the plunge and jump straight into full on psychedelia.