Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens include a variety of substances including LSD, Psilocybin, Phencyclidine, Ecstacy and others, all of which can be abused.
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.
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.
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 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.
Profile: commercial and street names, intoxication effects and potential health consequences of using LSD.
Mescaline - Quick Facts
Drug Profile: Commercial and street names, method of use, intoxication effects and potential health consequences for mescaline.
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.
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.
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.
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.