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§2.8.2 · ChemicalsSynthetic Cannabinoids

AM-2201

1-(5-fluoropentyl)-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole

Also known as Black Mamba

Acute: Extreme riskDependency: High risk

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Quick reference

Routes
Smoked
Form
Smoking Mixture

Duration

Onset
20 Seconds
Total duration
2 Hours

Experience

Primary effects

  • Effects are similar to cannabis but intensely amplified, leading to overwhelming sensations.

Peak character

  • The experience is characterized by extreme anxiety, acute fear, intense paranoia, and sheer terror, often described as an abyss or nightmare.

Negatives / side effects

  • Causes severe psychological distress, including overwhelming anxiety, fear, and paranoia. The intensity can be so extreme it's likened to a 'monster' or 'horrendous ride'.
  • High potential for addiction, as noted by its role in addiction surges among vulnerable populations.

Aftereffects / comedown

  • The intense dread eventually subsides, plateauing into a more typical cannabinoid state.

Reference dosage

Reference ranges from third-party harm-reduction databases. Individual response varies enormously — start lower than you think.

Any route
light250ug+
common500ug+
heavy1mg+

Reagent testing

Recommended reagents
Expected reactions
Duquenois-LevinePurple
Fast Blue BOrange/brown

Adulterant detection: Fluorinated JWH-series synthetic cannabinoid. High potency and risk.

Highly potent synthetic cannabinoid. Colorimetric tests indicate cannabinoid-class only.

Source

Reference fields and narrative for AM-2201 extracted from The Drug Users Bible by Dominic Milton Trott (MxZero Publishing, 2022).

drugusersbible.com

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