Hallucinogenics Flashcards by Ehsen Mahmood

Q

Give examples of hallucinogenics

A

LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)
Psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
DMT (dimethyltryptamine)
Mescaline (peyote)

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What is the mechanism of action of hallucinogenics?

A

Agonsts at the 5-HT2A receptor in the CNS, especially the prefrontal cortex and the thalamus
This leads to altered perceptions and sensations

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