A Harrowing Experience: Overdose on DOB Mistaken for LSD


Table of Contents


  1. Introduction
  2. Background and Experience with Psychedelics
  3. The Beginning of the Trip
    • 10:00 AM: Starting the Day
    • 11:00 AM: First Tab and Initial Effects
  4. The Second Dose
    • 2:00 PM: Visuals and Sensory Overload
  5. Physical and Mental Deterioration
    • Intense Physical Symptoms
    • Mental State: Ego Dissolution and Paranoia
  6. Aftermath and Recovery
    • Rhabdomyolysis and Coma
    • Reflections on the Experience
  7. Conclusion
    • Importance of Substance Identification
    • Role of a Trip Sitter



1. Introduction


This trip report aims not to deter individuals from using the psychedelic compound DOB but rather to highlight the potential dangers of redosing before correctly identifying a substance. It also underscores the importance of having a trip sitter present during any psychedelic experience.


In my case, I was given two tabs of what I believed to be LSD but later found out to be DOB, a highly potent psychedelic amphetamine. This misjudgment led to an overdose, resulting in a coma, Rhabdomyolysis (a condition where muscle tissue breaks down), and severe physical injuries, including cuts, bruises, and lasting scars.


2. Background and Experience with Psychedelics


Before this experience, I had experimented with various psychedelics and dissociative substances. These included:


  • 5-MeO-DMT
  • DMT
  • Ayahuasca
  • Mescaline
  • MXE
  • Ketamine
  • AL-LAD
  • Salvia Divinorum
  • LSD
  • LSA
  • 2C-B
  • 25I-NBOMe


LSD had been my most frequent psychedelic choice, with over 50 trips under my belt, often involving high doses of more than 1mg. Despite this extensive experience, my trip on DOB was unlike anything I had ever encountered.


Note: Parts of this report were pieced together during the weeks of recovery that followed. Some details were difficult to recall accurately but were reconstructed based on my memory and those around me.



3. The Beginning of the Trip


10:00 AM: Starting the Day


It was a sunny Sunday morning, following a friend’s party the night before. I hadn’t slept, having consumed Amphetamine and MDMA at the event. When my friend "K" woke up, we decided to make the most of the beautiful weather by purchasing some acid and spending the day at the park.


We left K’s flat to meet up with her friend, who was selling the tabs.


11:00 AM: First Tab and Initial Effects


We met K's friend and purchased the tabs, after which he decided to join us at the park, along with one of his friends. Around 11:00 AM, I took my first tab, holding it under my tongue until it dissolved into mush.


Despite having had experience with similar substances, I didn’t think much of the metallic taste of the tab, which should have been a red flag. It reminded me of the taste of a 25I-NBOMe tab. However, being in a sleepless and euphoric state, I brushed off any concerns.


In the park, I consumed a few beers, feeling only a subtle shift in headspace after two hours. The sensation was mild, resembling that of LSA or a low dose of LSD. Believing the tabs to be weak, I decided to take a second one.



4. The Second Dose


2:00 PM: Visuals and Sensory Overload


Thirty minutes after taking the second tab, the effects began to intensify dramatically. It quickly became clear that these tabs were anything but weak.


My entire body became engulfed in a powerful tingling sensation, and my muscles felt taut and constricted. My visual field exploded with bright aqua and turquoise patterns. My thoughts oscillated between feelings of grandiosity and childlike confusion. Despite these drastic changes, I initially felt a blissful energy and excitement.



5. Physical and Mental Deterioration


As the effects heightened, we decided to leave the park. The heat had become unbearable, and the physical effort required to walk back to K’s flat was overwhelming. By the time we reached her place, I was drenched in sweat, my white T-shirt soaked through. My visual distortions had become so intense that I could barely make out objects around me. Everything appeared like static interference, similar to the visual distortion that occurs when standing up too quickly.


Intense Physical Symptoms


My physical condition continued to deteriorate. The visuals became overwhelming, with objects dissolving into indecipherable patterns. I could barely make out the details of K’s face, and everything in my environment seemed covered in static. The exhaustion from the heat and exertion worsened my discomfort, and my body felt increasingly disconnected.


Mental State: Ego Dissolution and Paranoia


As I sat in K’s flat, I stared out the window at a large, overgrown tree. It appeared to take on a jungle-like quality in the blazing sun, with deeply saturated leaves and the sound of crickets adding to the surreal atmosphere. At this point, my mind began to detach from reality.


The once euphoric energy gave way to a deep, introspective calm. I no longer felt excited or cocky; instead, I became inwardly focused, losing my sense of ego. Social interaction became difficult, and I started to feel paranoid about talking to K. Conversations felt like power struggles, something I was ill-equipped to handle in my altered state. My mind turned inward, and I became increasingly isolated.



6. Aftermath and Recovery


Rhabdomyolysis and Coma


The trip took a dark turn as the overdose fully manifested. My body began to break down, and I eventually lost consciousness. I was taken to the hospital, where I slipped into a coma. I was diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis, a condition in which the muscles start to disintegrate, releasing harmful proteins into the bloodstream, which can lead to kidney failure.


Reflections on the Experience


The recovery process was long and challenging, involving weeks of both physical and mental healing. The entire ordeal left me with permanent scars, both emotional and physical. Reflecting on the experience, it became clear that the combination of sleep deprivation, prior drug use (Amphetamine and MDMA), and a high dose of an unidentified psychedelic led to a dangerous situation.



7. Conclusion


Importance of Substance Identification


This experience serves as a reminder of the importance of accurately identifying substances before taking them. What I believed to be LSD was actually DOB, a substance with a far longer duration and more intense effects. Misjudging the strength and nature of the compound led to an overdose with severe consequences.


Role of a Trip Sitter


Having a trip sitter—a sober and responsible individual—present could have potentially prevented the situation from escalating. A sitter could have helped me recognize the danger signs, prevented redosing, and ensured that I received medical attention sooner.


In conclusion, while psychedelics can be powerful tools for exploration and healing, they must be approached with caution and responsibility.