One YouTube video of a young female nicknamed ‘shexreallyxloves’ shows her calmly lying on her bed with headphones on, before violently ripping them off and curling into a ball. They claim they are a safe and legal way to get high but there are concerns that they could lead to illegal drug use.
Websites suggest that users listen to the audio files through high-quality headphones for the full effect. It’s like the Holy One reaches from the sky, as you lay with closed eyes, and shows you the universe, everything, infinity." Other top sellers include files named Marijuana, Ecstasy, Trip and LSD. While the description of Hand of God reads: "It isn’t meant for public consumption because it is considered just too powerful. Top-of-the-range digital downloads on include Gate of Hades, which comes with the description "expect nightmares, near-death experiences, and strong onset of fear". Online suppliers of the MP3 files or "dose dealers" offer "quick-hits" for $3.95 (€3), while the range extends to so-called "premium" i-Doses for $199. Videos have appeared on YouTube showing young people reacting badly to the experience. The "doses" consist of extended binaural tones that are claimed to synchronise with brainwaves to create a simulated mood or experience. So-called i-Dosing sees users listening to audio files which are claimed to induce drug-like effects.