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    4-CEC

    Aliases: 4-chloroethcathinone, 4-chloro-n-ethylcathinone

    Stimulant Research-chemical

    Summary TheDrug.Wiki

    4-CEC is a poorly researched synthetic cathinone with limited human use data. Preclinical studies suggest neurotoxic properties including tissue damage to liver, kidney, and brain. The substance acts as a serotonin releasing agent, raising concerns about potential serotonergic toxicity.

    Dose Information TheDrug.Wiki

    Light Common Strong Heavy

    Onset, Duration & After-effects TheDrug.Wiki

    ROA Onset Comeup Peak Offset After Effects
    Oral 15-30 min 30-60 min 2-3 hrs 2-3 hrs 2-6 hrs
    Insufflated 5-15 min 15-30 min 1-2 hrs 1-2 hrs 2-6 hrs

    Effect Profile

    1 reports

    Scores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:

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

    Full methodology

    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 cognitive euphoria euphoria motivation enhancement
    Focus / Productivity ×2
    7
    focus enhancement motivation enhancement thought acceleration
    ⚠ Anxiety / Jitters ×1
    10
    anxiety increased heart rate teeth grinding vasoconstriction
    Based on reports from:
    Erowid Experience Reports PsychonautWiki 4-CEC
    View methodology →

    Tolerance

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

    Effects TheDrug.Wiki

    Positive
    • Stimulation
    • Physical euphoria
    Negative
    • Increased heart rate
    • Teeth grinding
    • Nausea
    • Insomnia
    • Pupil dilation
    • Vasoconstriction
    Neutral
    • Sedation
    • Decreased appetite
    Positive
    • Cognitive euphoria
    • Motivation enhancement
    • Focus enhancement
    • Wakefulness
    • Euphoria
    Negative
    • Anxiety
    • Confusion
    • Compulsive redosing
    Neutral
    • Thought acceleration
    • Time distortion
    Positive
    • Increased music appreciation
    • Color enhancement
    • Tactile enhancement
    • Increased libido
    Negative
    • Appetite suppression
    • Light sensitivity
    • Dehydration
    • Disinhibition
    Neutral
    • Drifting
    • Dulled perception

    Combinations TripSit

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