Summary
An industrial solvent which is sometimes used recreationally as a dissociative anaesthetic, with a short length of action. Effects are similar to alcohol. Leaves one's breath tasting and smelling strongly of ether for much longer than the experience lasts.
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over 1–4 weeks of regular use
Reset
days to weeks depending on duration of use
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
Negative
- Motor impairment
- Increased heart rate
- Insomnia
- Pupil dilation
- Nausea
- Vasoconstriction
- Restlessness
- Sedation
- Decreased appetite
Positive
- Reduced anxiety
- Euphoria
- Cognitive euphoria
- Wakefulness
- Empathy
Negative
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Compulsive redosing
- Time distortion
- Talkativeness
Positive
- Increased music appreciation
- Color enhancement
- Tactile enhancement
- Brightened colour
Negative
- Light sensitivity
- Disinhibition
- Appetite suppression
- Dehydration
- Dulled perception
- Drifting