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Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens include a variety of substances including LSD, Psilocybin, Phencyclidine, Ecstacy and others, all of which can be abused.

The Effects of LSD on the Brain

Science really does not completely understand specifically the effects LSD has on the human brain.

Basic Facts About PCP

Phencyclidine (PCP) was developed in the 1950s as an intravenous anesthetic, but its use was discontinued after patients who were given the drug experienced psychotic reactions.

Hallucinogens FAQs

Why Do People Take Hallucinogens? What Are the Effects of LSD? Frequently asked questions about hallucinogens.

LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)

LSD was discovered in 1938 and is one of the most potent mood-changing chemicals. It is manufactured from lysergic acid, which is found in ergot, a fungus that grows on rye and other grains.

LSD - Commonly Abused Drugs

Profile: commercial and street names, intoxication effects and potential health consequences of using LSD.

Basic Facts About Ketamine

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that is used as a club drug and as a date rape drug.

Mescaline - Quick Facts

Drug Profile: Commercial and street names, method of use, intoxication effects and potential health consequences for mescaline.

Psilocybin - Quick Facts

Drug Profile: Commercial and street names, method of use, intoxication effects and potential health consequences for psilocybin.

Hallucinogens

Hallucinogenic drugs usually produce so-called pseudo-hallucinations. This means that the user typically knows that what he or she is seeing, hearing, smelling, etc. is not real.

Psilocybin Mushrooms

Psilocybin mushrooms [a.k.a., 'shrooms, "Magic" Mushrooms] are a hallucinogen that are either eaten in their dried mushroom form or consumed as a white powder.

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