Hallucinogens Flashcards
Hallucinogen
A substance capable of producing a sensory affect in the absence of actual stimulus.
Psychedelic Effects of Hallucinogens
Activates serotonin-5-hydroxtryptamine 2A receptors (5-HT-2A) NT sites.
DMT
Occurs naturally in plants and can be made synthetically. Orally or smoked. Schedule I.
LSD
Derived from fungus on rye and other breads. Orally or mucous membrane.
Schedule I drug.
Peyote
Cactus plant containing hallucinogen mescaline. Can be made synthetically, brewed in tea, swallowed, or consumed raw.
Psilocybin
Found in mushrooms in subtropical area. Brewed in tea or eaten raw. Schedule 1. Taken orally, added to foods, or brewed as a tea.
How long does it take to experience effects of hallucinogens?
20-90 minutes, lasting 15 minutes to 12 hours. (DMT = shorter experiences, LSD = longer experiences)
Persistent Psychosis
Reexperiencing the same perceptual sensations experienced under influence of of a hallucinogen (Disorganized thinking, emotional lability (rapid changes in mood), distrustfulness of others, and visual disturbances.
HPPD
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder, recognized by DSM-5
Pelopesia/Telopesia
Objects appearing nearer than they are/further away
Micropsia /macropsia
Objects appearing smaller/larger than they are
Visual Trailing
Seeing stationary objects follow behind moving objects
Ego-dystonic psychosis
Thinking misaligned with one’s self-concept
What does LSD look like?
Colorless, odorless, and crystalline in appearance. One of the most potent psychoactive substances.
How is LSD available?
In liquid form, added to blotter paper, and saturated in sugar cubes.
Is LSD addictive?
It does not have the addictive properties of dependence and withdrawal, but tolerance can develop.
What is a bad LSD trip?
Traumatic feelings of insanity, terror, looming fear of death, panic attacks, paranoia, and suicidality.
Flashbacks
Long-term effect of LSD, disturbing perceptual distortions akin to those experienced while under the influence of LSD.
Ayahuasca
Brownish-red tea for brewing DMT
Can you become addicted to DMT?
Physical dependence and withdrawal are not associated, but tolerance can occur. Psychological cravings, mood swings, and irritability may happen when detoxing.
Serotonin syndrome
Potentially fatal condition associated with high serotonin levels. Individuals who are on antidepressants and mix it with DMT are at higher risk.
Mescaline
Derived from the peyote cactus plant, off-white, contained in a capsule or sprinkled on marijuana or cigarette. Mescaline can be chewed, smoked, or ingested, or made into a tea. Schedule 1.
Can you withdraw from mescaline?
Physiological dependence and withdrawal are not associated, however psychological symptoms may occur like depression or dysphoria (state of unease).