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Psychoactive Properties of Alpha-Methyltryptamine: Analysis From Self Reports of Users

James A. Wilcox

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs July 1, 2012 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2012.704592 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Retrospective survey Peer reviewed
Population Former users of alpha-methyltryptamine (AMT)
Intervention alpha-methyltryptamine
Topics Anxiety
Keywords Dysphoria Nausea Depression economics Hallucinogen Clinical psychology
Citations 19
Key findings 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.

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