Oct 11, 2019 · The drug comes from a rare species of toad native to the Sonoran Desert, Bufo Alvarius, which produces a venom known as 5-MeO-DMT: an extremely potent natural psychedelic. 5-MeO-DMT is about four to six times more powerful than its better-known cousin DMT (dimethyltryptamine).

Toad venom addiction is the compulsive and repeated use of toad secretions containing the psychoactive compound 5-MeO-DMT, for its intense hallucinogenic effects.

Jan 20, 2022 · If you haven't heard of toad venom, you soon will. Here's how an illegal amphibian-derived hallucinogenic drug became a celebrity trend.

Feb 18, 2025 · The dangers of smoking toad venom are slowly being brought to light as more people start experimenting with this largely unstudied drug. If you or someone you know is abusing toad venom, there is help available. Contact a treatment provider today for resources to find a treatment center.

Mar 21, 2022 · Commonly known as the Sonoran Desert toad, it is found in the arid borderlands between Mexico and the United States. The toad spends most of the year burrowed underground, emerging to mate...

May 27, 2024 · Certain toads, like the cane toad and Colorado River toad, produce venom containing bufotenine, a hallucinogenic substance. The venom can be ingested by licking, smoking or injecting, but its effects are unpredictable and can be dangerous, causing hallucinations or even cardiac arrest.

Jun 26, 2023 · The Bufo alvarius toad (AKA Colorado river toad, Sonoran desert toad), secretes one of the most psychoactive compounds on earth — 5-MeO-DMT. The venom is collected, dried, and smoked to produce an intense but short-lived psychedelic experience.

Jun 12, 2024 · The reported effects of 5-MeO-DMT are distinct from those of classical psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline: often, users of 5-MeO-DMT describe rapidly increasing intensity, disorientation, and profound disconnection from their environment.

May 18, 2014 · The Sonoran Desert toad (Bufo alvarius), formerly known as the Colorado River toad, is one of the largest native toads of North America, some reaching seven inches long. The toad is greenish-gray on top and creamy or white on the bottom.

Apr 29, 2022 · Toad venom is rich in 5-MeO-DMT, a substance like psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD. 5-Meo-DMT binds to serotonin receptors, the happiness chemical that sends information to the brain for mood stability. This is the psychedelic mechanism of action of the substance when vaporized or smoked.