Alpha-methyltryptamine (IT-290 or 3-IT)
AMT is a psychedelic amphetamine-tryptamine
first developed in the 1960's for
anti-depressant research , although it was never very successful as a prescription antidepressant. Its effects usually last 8-
14 hours when swallowed and 3-6 hours when insufflated. Its effects are often characterized as a cross between a psychedelic and an MDMA, with empathogenesis and strong physical stimulation common. One common side effect with both insufflated and oral ingestion of AMT is powerful nausea and associated vomiting.
Price
Rare, but sometimes sold at events for 5-20$ per dose, available from exotic chemical suppliers for
100-150$ per gram, aproximately the same from
underground sources
Law
AMT was placed in Schedule I in the United States on April 4th, 2003 through the emergency scheduling procedure. This makes it illegal to buy, sell, or possess without a license. AMT is schedule I in Illinois and
may be scheduled in other states.
Germany is the only other coutry we are aware of that has made AMT illegal to possess.
Slang
The Substance: AMT, Alpha-Methyl, IT-290
The Experience: tripping