25I-NBOMe The New Hallucinogen
In 2003, a new psychedelic drug (25I-NBOMe) was discovered by chemist Ralf Heim. This drug, which is very similar to LSD-25, was becoming an instant favorite amongst psychedelic adventures who were seeking a “legal” high. These adventurers were flocking to the dark web in masses to get their hands on this drug— which really wasn't too difficult.
25I-NBOMe is often referred to by the street names it has garnered, such as; N-bomb or the Wizard. The N-bomb remained completely legal to purchase and consume for nearly a full decade, which is rather impressive during this era. In 2013, the DEA (a psychedelic researchers worst enemy) crashed the party, using their emergency powers to temporarily place the drug as Schedule I for two years.
The Schedule I classification would never be dropped, and the obscurity of the drug quickly followed. But before the drug became illegal, I was fortunate enough to try it for myself. A personal friend of mine ordered a sheet (100 hits) online, and they arrived on perforated blotter paper— much like LSD. The effects were strikingly similar to LSD, however with more of a chemical feeling which sometimes would lead to a headache.
The drug was extremely strong, lasting roughly the same time as LSD (8-12 hrs) from a single hit. I noticed the colors from the visuals were rather different than LSD, or Psilocybin for that matter. My main issue was the high didn't feel as clean, but it was a great trip nevertheless. The drug was even cheaper than the extremely cheap LSD, and I've noticed a few people sell me “LSD” since then that was actually the N-bomb. But the average user who hasn't experienced both, likely would not have noticed the difference.
The drug is unfortunately responsible for dozens of deaths (allegedly), which is partially the reason that led to it being outlawed in the US, and throughout most of the world. The longtime drug website Erowid, has recommended not snorting N-bomb. It's a shame that the drug was never properly researched in regards to potential medicinal usage, but perhaps with time that will change. But for now, we can only wonder what could've been…