Substances

Caffeine

coffee
Caffeine molecular scheme

Caffeine is a a CNS stimulant, and also the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world. It is legal and unregulated in most parts of the world, and is found in many commonly sold products. It has a good safety profile, though regular heavy use can cause physical dependence and contribute to certain medical conditions.

Harm potential

produces dependence with chronic use and has a low abuse potential

Source: PsychonautWiki

Dosage

This dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.

oral

light: 20-50mg

common: 50-150mg

strong: 150-500mg

insufflated

light: 10-25mg

common: 25-40mg

strong: 40-80mg

Source: PsychonautWiki

Effects

  • elevated heartrate
  • increase in cognitive abilities
  • physical agitation
  • panicked thinking
  • racing thoughts
  • uncomfortable bodyload

Source: Tripsit.me

Tolerance

full

develops with prolonged and repeated use

half

3 - 7 days

zero

1 - 2 weeks

Source: PsychonautWiki

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