A Detailed Report on a 2C-B Experience

Date: 11/15/2015
Gender: Male
Weight: 80 kg / 176 lbs
Age: 28

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Background and Substance Use History
3. Setting and Preparation
4. Dosage and Method of Ingestion
5. Onset of Effects
6. Visual and Physical Sensations
7. Emotional and Psychological Experiences
8. Conclusion

1. Introduction

This report details the fourth experience of T and the second experience of B with 2C-B, also known as Bromo Mescaline. Both subjects are adult males, aged 28, with a weight of approximately 80 kg (176 lbs). Their previous experiences include the use of LSD-25, ETH-LAD, psilocybin, and cannabis. The report focuses on the dosages, physical and psychological effects, and overall experience during a shared session.

2. Background and Substance Use History

2.1 Previous Experiences

T had prior experience with 2C-B, having consumed doses of 10 mg and 15 mg orally in combination with cannabis. B’s first experience involved an initial dose of 15 mg followed by a supplement of 6 mg, but without the use of cannabis. Their third shared experience involved both T and B consuming 25 mg of 2C-B followed by a supplemental dose of 7 mg after four hours.

2.2 Substance Experience Overview

In addition to their 2C-B use, both subjects had experience with other psychedelics, such as LSD-25, ETH-LAD, and psilocybin, and were occasional cannabis users. This broader experience with psychoactive substances provided them with a foundation to assess the distinct effects of 2C-B.

3. Setting and Preparation

3.1 The Environment

The experience took place in T's basement, a room with white walls, no windows, comfortable furniture, and a computer desk. The computer monitors were set to display a slideshow of fine art paintings and drawings, with each image changing every two minutes. The atmosphere of the room was described as calm and silent, which allowed the subjects to focus on their internal experiences without distractions.

3.2 Pre-Dosing Activity

Prior to ingesting the 2C-B, T and B visited a friend’s house, where they shared approximately 0.5 grams of vaporized cannabis hash at 10:05 AM. Afterward, they returned to T's basement to begin their session with 2C-B.

4. Dosage and Method of Ingestion

4.1 Weighing and Dissolving

At 10:45 AM, T and B weighed out 50 mg of 2C-B using a milligram scale, determined to be accurate to +/- 3 mg. The 2C-B was dissolved into 50 ml of tap water, and the solution was split into two vials, with each vial containing 2 mL of liquid. This solution method ensured an even distribution of the compound, making it easier to measure the correct dosage.

4.2 Ingestion

At 10:45 AM, both T and B ingested 25 mg of 2C-B by drinking the contents of their respective vials.

5. Onset of Effects

5.1 Initial Sensations

By 10:58 AM, B reported a noticeable change in energy. However, he expressed concern about how the 2C-B might interact with a traumatic memory of a serious arm fracture he sustained in a car accident. During his first 2C-B experience, B was forced to revisit the sensation of the injury in his arm, but in the opposite arm to the one actually affected by the fracture. This discomfort led him to reflect on Shulgin’s description of Bromo Mescaline in PiHKAL and its potential for engaging in corporeal experiences, which made B apprehensive about the possibility of the same "physical memory" resurfacing.

6. Visual and Physical Sensations

6.1 Emergence of Visual Distortions

At 11:09 AM, B went to the bathroom and began noticing visual distortions, which he described as "moving shadows" and "subtle lines" appearing in his peripheral vision. These effects seemed similar to "echoing waves" in the environment. At the same time, T began observing undulating patterns in the carpet and an increase in the brightness and intensity of the light emitted from the computer monitors and ceiling lights.

6.2 Modification of Lighting

At 11:15 AM, both T and B decided to reduce the lighting in the room, leaving only the vibrant colors emanating from the computer monitors. T felt that dimming the lights intensified their focus on the psychedelic effects and enhanced their overall experience with the 2C-B.

6.3 Audio and Physical Sensations

At 11:18 AM, B reported experiencing tinnitus, with a more severe ringing in his right ear and a milder form in his left ear. Five minutes later, at 11:23 AM, T noticed an increase in his heart rate, which he attributed to the onset of the 2C-B's physiological effects.

7. Emotional and Psychological Experiences

7.1 Psychological Shift

By 11:40 AM, both T and B noted the gradual increase in both visual and psychological effects. However, these effects were not as strong or well-defined as those experienced with other psychedelics like LSD or psilocybin. While mild, the effects were described as pleasant, and both participants expressed contentment with their experience, characterizing it as "nice."

7.2 Impact of Trauma Memory (B's Experience)

B remained particularly sensitive to the resurfacing of his traumatic memory of the car accident. Although the memory did not fully take over his experience, it was a lingering presence that influenced his perception of the 2C-B's effects. B remained aware of the potential for psychedelics like 2C-B to engage with deep, sometimes uncomfortable, physical memories, as observed in his previous experience.

8. Conclusion

In this fourth experience with 2C-B, both T and B consumed 25 mg doses, resulting in a mild but pleasant psychedelic experience. The setting, characterized by a calm, silent atmosphere, and the modification of the lighting, contributed to the overall effects. While the physical and visual distortions were noticeable, neither participant experienced the more intense psychological or visionary effects often associated with other psychedelics like LSD. B's ongoing concern with the resurfacing of a traumatic memory influenced his experience but did not dominate it. Both subjects concluded that the experience, while relatively mild, was enjoyable and manageable.