2CI – 2CE

Street Names

Tripstacy, T-7, Seventh Heaven, Blue Mystic, 7-Up, 2CT, 2CI, Smiles, 2CE, 2CB

 

General info

These drugs are members of the phenethylamine 2C family.  They are research chemicals i.e. experimental chemicals that are not approved for human consumption, as not enough data exists currently about the consequences of their use.

The effects of the 2Cfamily of drugs (e.g. 2CI, 2CE, 2CB, 2CT-7) are described as a cross between Ecstasy and LSD, having both psychedelic/hallucinogenic and stimulant effects. The drug is mainly used recreationally or as an entheogen, by those using Ecstasy and other club drugs or by school and college pupils and other young adults in disco and night life settings.

It was developed by a US chemist famous for his work on MDMA.  It is structurally similar to MDMA yet not so full on. It gives the hallucinogenic aspect of LSD with the energy characteristics of ecstasy. Due to these characteristics there has been a sudden surge of this ‘trippy’ drug on the festival/dance scene since summer 2003 as it induces aphrodisiac effects. 

It is most commonly encountered as Hydrochloride Salt, tablet (with I on the tablet), capsule, powder or liquid form and is generally taken orally and can be sourced on line. The experience usually lasts between 2-4 hrs but can last as long as 10 hrs dependant on factors such as stomach content, body chemistry and dosage. The more a person takes the more intense and uncontrollable the experience.

2C is usually taken as a white powder, orally or inhaled. It was initially used as a form of therapy for psychiatric patients. When inhaled, ‘coming up’ happens more rapidly than when ingested, while with insufflation intense nasal burning can occur.

 

Effects

1. Affects a person’s cognition and perception of reality
2. Users report a hightened awareness of colour, smell and /or sound or experience reality distortion i.e. time slows
3. A stimulating effect, generating an energy buzz, heightening awakedness, awareness alertness and feelings of being in harmony with your surroundings
4. Hallucinations
5. Body can become hypersensitive which can result in sexual awareness
6. Produces a sense of well being and personal insight, spiritual and/or life changing experience (these are not always positive)
7. Increased body temperature.
8. Increased heart rate
9. Pupil dilation
10. Excessive giggling or smiling

 

Risks 

1. Little is known about the drugs purity or addictiveness or the consequences of medium/long term usage
2. Physical dependence is unlikely but tolerance and psychological dependence have been reported
3. It causes headaches, nausea, vomiting and high doses can result in serious confusion, agitation, disorientation and even delirium
4. Higher doses can produce extreme paranoia, anxiety, and fear and ego loss.
5. Side effects such as muscle tension/spasms nausea, vomiting body tremors, mild diarrhoea, and mild jitters and 24hr irritability have been reported
6. Snorting the drug is painful causing intense nasal burning tripling the drugs strength and can be fatal
7. Affects the body’s thermostat so dancing in a hot place such as a club increases the chances of over heating/dehydration
8. Mixing with other drugs as all effects are intensified
9. Avoid mixing it with anti depressants or giving it to those who suffer from depression or psychosis as it can exacerbate the problems e.g. causes panic attacks and depersonalisation. It can also trigger a higher level of psychological problems.

 

Class

Class A Drug – 2CI, 2CE, 2CB, 2CT-7

Driving while under the influence of 2C is illegal. It would result in a fine, disqualification or prison. Allowing 2C drugs to be used in your premises is illegal and could result in prosecution.