Erowid 4-MTA Vault: Basics

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4-MTA Basics
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DESCRIPTION
4-MTA is a synthetic stimulant which has been seen primarily in Europe. Effects include mild stimulation (less than amphetamine or mdma) lasting for up to 12 hours. Because of the low level of effects and high level of unwanted side effects, most people try it only once. 4-MTA has been sold over-the-counter in smart shops in Holland for several years (1998-2000) and has also been sold, in tablet form, as "ecstasy" on the street.

4-MTA is a potent serotonin-releaser, and has been responsible for several deaths in Europe during the last few years (1998-2001).
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Law
4-MTA is not scheduled in the United States, so it is legal to possess. It has been placed in Schedule I by the U.N. Narcotics Commission.

History
4-MTA originated out of research being done by David Nichols at Purdue University.

Slang
The Substance: 4-MTA, Flatliner, Goldeneagle

Last Modified - Tue, Apr 24, 2007

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