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Hallucinogenic drugs, which are also known as psychedelics, alter a person's perception of reality and may cause hallucinations and other alterations of senses.

Hallucinogens affect your brain, your heart, your well-being, and your self-control.








































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Common known effects of hallucinogenic drugs

  • Visual and audio hallucinations.
  • Sensory mixing
  • The uncontrollable urge to laugh.
  • Inability to maintain focus or concentration for long periods.
  • Feelings of extreme joy
  • Feelings of extreme depression and terror.

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Hallucinogens can disrupt the neurotransmitters from relaying the message in your system.






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LSD
 
 
 
 
  • Effects of LSD are unpredictable.  They depend on the amount of LSD taken, the person's personality, mood, and expectations.
  • Physiological effects include dilated pupils, higher body temperature, increase heart rate and blood pressure, seating, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, dry mouth, and tremors.
  • Can cause diziness, depression, disorientation, hallucinations, and paranoia.

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MDMA
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  • MDMA can lead to a sharp increase in body temperature, resulting in liver, kidney, and cardiovascular system failure.
  • Physiological effects include increase in heart rate and blood pressure, muscle tension, nausea, blurred vision, chills, and sweating.
  • Psychological effects include confusion, depression, sleep problems, drug craving, and severe anxiety.
 

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'Magic' Mushrooms
 
 
  • Chemicals in the 'Magic' Mushrooms has close resemblance to the neurotransmitter serotonin therefore causing hallucinogenic effects.
  • Can alter the perception of sight, sounds, and other senses.
  • Can cause nausea and other physical symptoms before mental effects take over.
  • Physiological effects include increase in heart rate and pupil dilation.
  • Tolerance to 'Magic' Mushroom develops very quickly.
  • Not known for physical dependence but psychological dependence can occur.
 

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PCP
 
 
 
 
 
  • PCP has many of the same effects as LSD, but can be much more dangerous.
  • There is no way to predict its reactions to people because PCP has so many effects that its acts as a hallucinogen, stimulant, depressant, and anesthetic all at the same time.
  • Physiological effects include seizures, coma, and death.
  • A moderate amount of consumption can cause the user to feel detached from his surroundings.
  • May cause anxiety, paranoia, and schizophrenia.
  • Believed to be one of the most dangerous drugs of abuse.






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Created by Mina Kim for her AP Psychology class.

Last updated November 20, 2005