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MEM
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Typical encyclopedia coverage. Cross-reference for important decisions.
- 2 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 20 combo interactions documented
- classified Tentative
- classified Research-chemical
Encyclopedic
Typical encyclopedia coverage. Cross-reference for important decisions.
- 2 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 20 combo interactions documented
- classified Tentative
- classified Research-chemical
Summary
MEM is a rare psychedelic amphetamine first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin and described in PiHKAL as entry #122. It is structurally related to mescaline and other DOx compounds. Human data is extremely limited, making effects unpredictable.
Perspectives
“I experienced some physical discomfort, but doesn’t that tell us about the work to be done, rather than the property of the material? The breakthrough I had was the following day (and this seems to be the way MEM operates, i.e., first the energy and expansion, next day insight) was of the highest value and importance for me. I was given a methodology for dealing with my shadow parts. No small gift. And I did it all alone and the results were immediate. I am so grateful.”
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-25mg | 25-35mg | 35-45mg+ | 45mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 30-90 min | 1-2 hrs | 3-6 hrs | 3-6 hrs | 8-16 hrs |
Effect Profile
2 reportsScores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Psychedelic
5.0
Moderate+
5/10
Strong visuals with moderate body load, mild headspace
Visual Intensity
×3
8
color enhancement
drifting
visual enhancement
pattern recognition enhancement
brightened colour
Headspace Depth
×3
4
conceptual thinking
time distortion
confusion
Auditory Effects
×1
0
Body Load / Somatic Effects
×1
6
vasoconstriction
muscle tension
increased heart rate
Stimulant
2.4
Light
2/10
Strong anxiety/jitters with low stimulation, euphoria, and focus
Stimulation / Energy
×3
3
stimulation
Euphoria / Mood Lift
×2
3
euphoria
Focus / Productivity
×2
2
analysis enhancement
Anxiety / Jitters
×1
10
anxiety
restlessness
increased heart rate
vasoconstriction
muscle tension
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Name
MEM
Unit
mg
Description
MEM Source: SubstanceSearch (substancesearch.com) Oral dose (mg): threshold 15 · light 15-25 · common 25-35 · strong 35-45+ · heavy 45+ Oral duration: onset 0.5-1.5h · come-up 1-2h · peak 3-6h · offset 3-6h · total 8-16h · after-effects 24h Note: ranges are harm-reduction guidance, not a prescription. Start low, go slow, and test your substances.
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Tolerance
Build-up
develops over days to weeks of regular use
Reset
3–7 days for acute; 1–3 weeks for full reset
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
1d
Half tolerance
7d
Baseline
~14d
Acute tolerance: develops within a single session — the reset numbers above apply after sustained heavy use, not after one binge. Within-session tachyphylaxis usually resets largely overnight.
Tolerance patterns extrapolated from LSD/2C-x data: marked acute tachyphylaxis with partial recovery over 3–7 days and near-baseline by ~1–2 weeks, though exact values for MEM are unstudied.
Cross-Tolerances
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
- Mental/physical stimulation
Negative
- Vasoconstriction
- Pupil dilation
- Increased heart rate
- Restlessness
- Sweating/chills
- Muscle tension
- Insomnia
- Decreased appetite
Positive
- Euphoria
- Analysis enhancement
- Conceptual thinking
- Empathy enhancement
- Empathy
- Insight
Negative
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Time distortion
- Change in perception
- Ego softening
Positive
- Visual enhancement
- Color enhancement
- Pattern recognition enhancement
- Tactile enhancement
- Brightened colour
- Enhanced tactile sensation
- Increased music appreciation
Negative
- Light sensitivity
- Drifting
- Closed/Open eye visuals
Combinations
Cross-Check MEM with another substanceCommunity Trip Reports
Anecdotal first-person accounts from Reddit, Erowid, and Bluelight. Click a source to expand. Reports are harm-reduction context, not medical guidance. Tags summarise each author's own verdict — how reports are classified.
Bluelight 1 thread 1 neutral visit
PiHKAL / TiHKAL
PiHKAL #122: MEM
“I experienced some physical discomfort, but doesn’t that tell us about the work to be done, rather than the property of the material? The breakthrough I had was the following day (and this seems to be the way MEM operates, i.e., first the energy and expansion, next day insight) was of the highest value and importance for me. I was given a methodology for dealing with my shadow parts. No small gift. And I did it all alone and the results were immediate. I am so grateful.”
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