You guys are right about the first time taking Phenibut. I felt AMAZING. But for me, it kept working, not as good as the first time of course, but it still works. Tolerance does not grow rapidly with this stuff for me. But I still recommend it to OP as a substitute for alcohol. Phenibut works on the same receptors as alcohol.
I researched the hell out of I before I took it. What got me interested was the studies done with it on PTSD and depression. Alcohol does not help PTSD and depression, but phenibut has been a lifesaver for me. If you've never taken it, you want to have a completely empty stomach. Take your dose (4-5 grams giver or take) and wait for an hour or two. If you do not feel the effects immediately, just be patient and wait up to two hours. I wouldn't redose it if it doesn't work(I did though lol) rather just on your next day take a higher dose and wait. It should last awhile. It shouldn't give you a hangover. You should feel more social, relaxed, happier, more energetic, just pleasant all around. THATS why it can be addicting.
I have taken ridiculously high amounts of it, because like everything I see it as an experiment and push it.
But those are the key things. Empty stomach, high enough dose, don't take it more than a couple days a week spread out. It has kept me off alcohol for 4 years.If you guys have more questions about it DM me. I have been using it for years..