Hallucinogens Flashcards
What are the 3 categories of hallucinogens?
Psychedelics, dissociatives , deliriants
Why are hallucinogens so dangerous ?
The effects of them depend on the dose and drug
How do hallucinogens cause their effect?
They disrupt the interaction of nerve cells and the neurotransmitter serotonin
Who synthesised LSD
Albert Hoffman
2 parts of the brain where LSD is most effective ?
-the cerebral cortex, the locus ceruleus
Effects of LSD?
-long lasting sense of dissociation
-schizophrenic attacks
-long lasting pshycopathological changes
-hallucinatory episodes
How many micrograms of LSD is needed for 1 trip?
50 to 400 micro grams
Dependence of LSD?
-doesn’t stimulate reward system
-no desire or craving for drug
-no evidence of withdrawal symptoms
What is the name of the plant of origin of
Cannabinoids?
Cannabis plant
