Hallucinogens Flashcards
What is the best known hallucinogen?
LSD
What is the most potent of all the hallucinogens?
LSD
What is LSD derived from?
ergot alkaloids obtained from ergot fungus
- St. Anthonys fire
LSD effects
- dilated pupils
- elevated temperature
- increased BP
- salivation
Tolerance and hallucinogens
- develops rapidly
- cross tolerance with psilocybin and mescaline
- effects can be blocked with chlorpromazine
- no evidence of physical dependence
LSD and death
- alone does not kill, but user may do something reacting to effects to drug that may be fatal
Psilocybin
derived from psilosybe mushrooms from Mexico
- similar effects to LSD
Phenylethylamine hallucinogens
chemically related to amphetamines
Mescaline
taken from peyote cactus
DOM
STP
serenity, tranquility and peace
- long duration of effect
MDA
love drug
- sense of touch and user attitudes
- nausea
- jaw tightening
- tooth grinding
- dilated pupils
MDMA
ecstasy
increase empathy
may cause permanent brain damage
Anticholinergic hallucinogens
- potato family
- belladonna
- mandrake
- henbane
PCP
unpredictable violent behavior
- less visual hallucinations, more body image
- combined with MJ
THC effects
- dry mouth and throat
- reddened eyes
- increased heart rate and blood pressure
Drug classes and club drugs
sedatives, hallucinogens, stimulants
MDMA effects
- euphoria
- sexual arousal
- depersonalization
- dehydration
- jaw clinching
- pacifiers
Brain receptors and MDMA
serotonin receptors decreased after stopping
GHB
- natural in brain
- liquid, soapy taste
- build muscles
- date rape
- cause SUD
Keatamine
- injectable anesthetic
- dream-like state
- memory problem
- attention problem
- poor coordination
- possible death
Flunitrazepam
Rohypnol (roofies)
- dizziness
- vision problem
- urinary retention
- bowel problems
what can be used to counter impotence caused by amphetamines?
viagra
