DIPT (diisopropyltryptamine) is a psychedelic hallucinogen and member of the tryptamine family, which has a particularly odd and unique set of effects which are uncommon with most of the other compounds in the same class.
Introduction to DIPT
First discovered by Alexander Shulgin, DIPT differs from the majority of other tryptamines as its primarily affects the aural sense rather than the visual sense, producing a variety of auditory distortions and hallucinations which range from changes in perceived pitch, to the perception of music or voices. Likewise DIPT often alters the users perception of external sounds, rendering them disharmonious and unappealing to the ear.
Using DIPT
Ways of Administration
As with most tryptamines, DIPTs effects can be best achieved by administering the compound through oral consumption as there is an increase in the rate of absorption due to the high concentration of 5-HT serotonin receptors which line the walls of the gastrointestinal tract. Likewise intravenous injection will always provide the greatest effect as there is 100% bioavailability with such a route, however injecting any research chemical where the purity has not been confirmed through laboratory analysis is dangerous and may cause harm and even death to the user.Effects of DIPT
Positive
- Changes in perception
- Changes in consciousness
- Stimulation
Neutral
- Auditory distortions
- Visual distortions
- Moderate to strong auditory hallucinations
- Open and closed eye visual hallucinations
Negative
- Body load
- Hypothermia
- Ego death
- Tinnitus
- Bruxism
- Lack of coordination
- Confusion
Chemistry of DIPT
Column 1 Column 2 Systematic(IUPAC) name: N,N-bis(1-methylethyl)-1H-indole-3-ethanamine Synonyms: DIPT, N,N-Diisopropyltryptamine Molecular Formula: C16H24N2 Molar mass: 244.379 CAS Registry Number: 14780-24-6 Melting Point: Boiling Point: Flash Point: Solubility:
The Dangers of DIPT
There are several dangers associated with DIPT which should be considered before its consumption...
These are the dangers common to all psychedelic drugs:
- DIPT is a research chemical, thus there is limited information on the compounds effects and side effects due to a lack of formal trials
Accidental injury. When on a psychedelic drug, it is easier to accidentally injure yourself. Also because of the disorientating and potentially delusion inspiring nature of the experience, you could be lead to inflict harm on others or yourself. People have fallen off rooftops, run into traffic, attempted to throw people off rooftops as 'sacrifices', drowned, and so on. The best way of protecting against this is to have a friend with you who is sober to look after you and handle any negative situation that might arise.
Bad trips. A bad trip is a negative psychedelic experience. It can range from a mildly negative feeling of anxiety/discomfort, to full-blown psychosis. Bad trips usually ruin a psychedelic experience for the tripper and everyone else. Most bad trips are manageable, just very uncomfortable and difficult. Some are extreme and unmanageable though. It's not uncommon for a bad trip to result in lingering psychological issues. Usually just a few days of negative emotions and anxiety. Sometimes, however, a week or so of serious anxiety, destabilized mental state and impaired functioning is possible. On very rare occasions, a month or two of severely diminished functioning, traumatized mental state, depression & crippling anxiety can occur. More information on bad trips can be found here. The best way of avoiding a bad trip is having the correct set and setting.
Permanent psychosis. Psychedelics are believed by researchers not to cause permanent psychosis, however they could trigger a latent mental illness in someone who was already predisposed to it, or make existing mental illnesses worse. If there is a history of mental illness in your family, you are more likely to be predisposed. Everyone is at some risk, however.
PTSD, anxiety disorder, depression & depersonalization. There are anecdotal reports of the trauma inflicted by some bad trips leading to depression and anxiety which while usually temporary, could potentially develop into lasting disorders. While no different to the potential of any traumatic event to cause lasting disorders, nonetheless this is a danger of psychedelic drug use.
Legal Status of DIPT
United Nations
USA
While not explicitly controlled, the possession of DIPT may still be prosecuted under the federal analog act.UK
DIPT is considered a Class A drug in the UK making it illegal to possess, buy, sell, manufacture, or consume.EU
Other Countries
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