Hallucinogens Flashcards
1
Q
What is the best known hallucinogen?
A
LSD
2
Q
What is the most potent of all the hallucinogens?
A
LSD
3
Q
What is LSD derived from?
A
ergot alkaloids obtained from ergot fungus
- St. Anthonys fire
4
Q
LSD effects
A
- dilated pupils
- elevated temperature
- increased BP
- salivation
5
Q
Tolerance and hallucinogens
A
- develops rapidly
- cross tolerance with psilocybin and mescaline
- effects can be blocked with chlorpromazine
- no evidence of physical dependence
6
Q
LSD and death
A
- alone does not kill, but user may do something reacting to effects to drug that may be fatal
7
Q
Psilocybin
A
derived from psilosybe mushrooms from Mexico
- similar effects to LSD
8
Q
Phenylethylamine hallucinogens
A
chemically related to amphetamines
9
Q
Mescaline
A
taken from peyote cactus
10
Q
DOM
A
STP
serenity, tranquility and peace
- long duration of effect
11
Q
MDA
A
love drug
- sense of touch and user attitudes
- nausea
- jaw tightening
- tooth grinding
- dilated pupils
12
Q
MDMA
A
ecstasy
increase empathy
may cause permanent brain damage
13
Q
Anticholinergic hallucinogens
A
- potato family
- belladonna
- mandrake
- henbane
14
Q
PCP
A
unpredictable violent behavior
- less visual hallucinations, more body image
- combined with MJ
15
Q
THC effects
A
- dry mouth and throat
- reddened eyes
- increased heart rate and blood pressure
