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    4-CBC

    Stimulant Empathogen Research-chemical

    Summary TheDrug.Wiki TripSit

    4-CBC is a halogenated cathinone that acts as a monoamine transporter substrate with EC50 values similar to 4-CMC, indicating strong dopaminergic stimulation and moderate serotonergic activity. Halogenated cathinones produce oxidative stress in cardiomyocytes; rat hepatocyte studies indicate mitochondrial dysfunction at concentrations above 100 µM. Physiological risks include tachycardia, hypertension, mydriasis, bruxism, thermoregulatory dysregulation, chest tightness, and seizures.

    Dose Information TheDrug.Wiki TripSit

    ROA Light Common Strong Heavy
    Oral 40-70mg 70-100mg 100-130mg 130mg+
    Insufflated 40-70mg 50-80mg 80-100mg 100mg+
    Light Common Strong Heavy

    Onset, Duration & After-effects TheDrug.Wiki TripSit

    ROA Onset Comeup Peak Offset After Effects
    Oral 20-60 min 30-60 min 30 min 1-2 hrs 2-8 hrs
    Insufflated 5-20 min 15-30 min 30 min 1-2 hrs 2-8 hrs

    Effect Profile

    Scores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:

    • Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
    • Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)

    Full methodology

    Empathogen 7.1
    Strong+ 7/10

    Strong sensory enhancement and euphoria with moderate stimulation, mild empathy

    Empathy / Social Openness ×3
    5
    empathy enhancement sociability enhancement
    Euphoria / Mood Elevation ×2
    9
    physical euphoria euphoria cognitive euphoria
    Stimulation ×1
    7
    stimulation wakefulness teeth grinding increased heart rate
    Sensory Enhancement ×1
    10
    tactile enhancement music enhancement color enhancement increased libido
    Stimulant 6.1
    Strong 6/10

    Strong euphoria and anxiety/jitters with moderate focus, mild stimulation

    Stimulation / Energy ×3
    5
    stimulation wakefulness
    Euphoria / Mood Lift ×2
    10
    physical euphoria euphoria cognitive euphoria motivation enhancement
    Focus / Productivity ×2
    7
    focus enhancement motivation enhancement thought acceleration
    ⚠ Anxiety / Jitters ×1
    10
    anxiety teeth grinding increased heart rate vasoconstriction
    Based on reports from:
    Erowid Experience Reports PsychonautWiki 4-CBC
    View methodology →

    Tolerance

    Build-up develops rapidly, often within a single session; compulsive redosing common
    Reset a few days for acute tolerance

    Tolerance Decay

    Full tolerance 2d Half tolerance 7d Baseline ~14d

    Cathinone-class tolerance tends to build quickly with daily or binge use and decays over 1–3+ weeks. Cross-tolerance within dopaminergic releasers is probable though incompletely quantified; values are heuristic from user patterns rather than controlled studies.

    Cross-Tolerances

    Other cathinones (e.g., 4-CMC, mephedrone)
    60%
    Amphetamines
    30%
    Cocaine
    20%

    Effects TheDrug.Wiki

    Positive
    • Stimulation
    • Physical euphoria
    Negative
    • Teeth grinding
    • Vasoconstriction
    • Increased perspiration
    • Increased heart rate
    • Increased blood pressure
    • Pupil dilation
    • Nausea
    Neutral
    • Decreased appetite
    Positive
    • Euphoria
    • Sociability enhancement
    • Empathy enhancement
    • Focus enhancement
    • Motivation enhancement
    • Wakefulness
    • Cognitive euphoria
    Negative
    • Compulsive redosing
    • Anxiety
    Neutral
    • Thought acceleration
    Positive
    • Tactile enhancement
    • Music enhancement
    • Increased libido
    • Color enhancement
    • Increased music appreciation
    Negative
    • Disinhibition
    • Visual acuity suppression
    • Appetite suppression
    • Dehydration
    • Light sensitivity

    Combinations TripSit

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