5-MeO-DMT Dosage Guide

fatal poisonings that could otherwise have been prevented. - **Australia:** As a structural analog of *N*,*N*-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), 5-MeO-DMT is a Schedule 9 prohibited substance under the Poisons Standard. - **Austria:** 5-Meo-DMT is, as an ether of N,N-DMT, illegal to possess, produce and sell under the SMG (Suchtmittelgesetz Österreich). - **Brazil:** Possession, production and sale is illegal as it is listed on Portaria SVS/MS nº 344. - **China:** As of October 2015, 5-MeO-DMT is a controlled substance in China. - **Czech Republic:** 5-Meo-DMT is legal in Czechia; as it is not listed in the *Government Regulation n. 463/2013* (*Nařízení vlády č. 463/2013 Sb*). - **Denmark:** As of December 2004, 5-MeO-DMT is legally restricted to "medical or scientific purposes". - **Germany:** 5-MeO-DMT is controlled under Anlage I BtMG (*Narcotics Act, Schedule I*) as of October 10, 2000. It is illegal to manufacture, possess, import, export, buy, sell, procure or dispense it without a license. - **Greece:** 5-MeO-DMT became a controlled substance in Greece on February 18, 2003 [EU Legal Database]. - **Latvia:** 5-MeO-DMT is a Schedule I drug. - The Netherlands:** Since 5-MeO-DMT can be regarded as an ether of bufotenin, it is considered a controlled substance as a List 1 opium under Dutch law. Despite this it is freely available through dutch online research chemical sellers. - **New Zealand:** 5-MeO-DMT is Schedule I (Class A) in New Zealand. - **Romania:** 5-MeO-DMT is illegal to produce and sell in Romania under the controlled substance analogue act since February 2010. - **Sweden:** 5-MeO-DMT was classified as a health hazard under the act "Lagen om förbud mot vissa hälsofarliga varor" (translated as the "Act on the Prohibition of Certain Goods Dangerous to Health") in their regulation SFS 2004:696, making it illegal to sell or possess as of Oct 1, 2004. - **Switzerland:** 5-MeO-DMT is a controlled substance specifically named under Verzeichnis E. - Turkey:** 5-MeO-DMT is classed ## Community-Sourced Overdose and Emergency Information ### Recognizing a Crisis Community-reported signs that a 5-MeO-DMT experience requires emergency intervention: - **Cessation of breathing** lasting more than 30 seconds - **Seizure activity** - **Extreme rigidity** or very high body temperature (possible serotonin syndrome if other substances are involved) - **Loss of consciousness persisting well beyond the expected 15-30 minute peak** - **Violent physical movements** that risk injury and cannot be safely managed by the sitter ### Sitter Protocol Experienced community members recommend the following sitter protocol: - Remain calm and physically present - Ensure the user's airway is clear and they are breathing - Gently restrain if necessary to prevent injury, but do not restrict breathing - Be prepared to administer rescue breathing if breathing stops - Have emergency services number ready - Do not attempt to "talk them through it" during the peak — the user is unlikely to hear or comprehend verbal communication - Time the experience — if the user is not showing signs of returning to awareness within 30-45 minutes, consider calling emergency services ### Post-Experience Care Community recommendations include: - Allow the person to rest in a comfortable, safe space - Provide water when they are able to drink - Allow time for verbal processing if the person wants to talk - Do not leave the person alone for several hours after the experience - Monitor for signs of delayed psychological distress in the days following