Psychedelics
Peyote (mescaline cactus)
Street names: Lophophora williamsii, Buttons, Cactus
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⚡What it does
- 8–12 h gentle visuals, introspection, euphoria
- Nausea early on
⚠Key risks
- Severe nausea/vomiting
- Psychological distress
- Slow-growing cactus — ecological harm from overharvesting
✚Overdose signs
- No documented lethal overdose
- Extreme nausea, disorientation
📋Quick facts
Also known asLophophora williamsii, Buttons, Cactus
CategoryPsychedelics
Schedule / classSchedule I (US, except Native American Church ceremonial use)
AppearanceSmall spineless grey-green cactus 'buttons'; dried slices
Street price~$10–$30 per button where sold
Legal statusSchedule I (US) with NAC religious exemption; controlled in most target regions
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: NIDA, EMCDDA
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peyote (mescaline cactus) | Schedule I | Severe nausea/vomiting; Psychological distress | ~$10–$30 per button where sold |
| DMT (dimethyltryptamine) | Schedule I | Psychological distress ('bad trips'); Dangerous behavior if unprepared | ~$20–$60 per 50–100 mg dose |
| Mescaline powder | Schedule I | Heavy nausea at dose; Panic/psychosis in vulnerable users | ~$20–$60 per dose |
| 2C-B | Schedule I | Very dose-sensitive — steep curve between fun and overwhelming; Panic attacks | ~$10–$30 per pill or ~$50–$120 per gram |
| 4-AcO-DMT (psilacetin) | Analogue prosecutions | Sold as 'legal mushrooms' — buyers misjudge dose; Panic, risky behavior | ~$20–$50 per dose |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
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