Hallucinogens & Club Drugs (E2) Flashcards
Psychoactive drugs that alter perception, mood, consciousness, and cognition, providing vivid sensory experiences.
What are hallucinogens/psychedelics?
Are hallucinogens synthetic or natural?
Trick question; BOTH
Under which schedule in the Controlled Substances Act would you find hallucinogens?
Schedule I
The psychoactive component of Peyote, a plant commonly found in the southwestern U.S., South, & Central America.
What is mescaline?
Which ethnic demographic usually experiences the spiritual/mystical effects of the peyote plant?
Native Americans (on reservations)
List 3 acute effects of hallucinogens.
1) Hallucinations
2) Spiritual/mystical experiences
3) Altered perception of time & space
List 3 chronic effects of hallucinogens.
1) Flashbacks
2) Psychological disturbances
3) Tolerance
In 1958, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann isolated this psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms.
What is psilocybin?
The temporary loss of sense of self/identity/individuality leading to a transcendental state of unity with the universe or a higher power.
What is ego death?
In 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann dosed himself with this hallucinogen, which resulted in him going on a funny bicycle ride.
What is LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)?
What fungus is lysergic acid derived from?
Ergot
What was the initial purpose of LSD?
To treat issues in childbirth
What are 3 indicators that dictate whether you’ll have a good or a bad trip?
1) Set of expectations
2) Setting/environment
3) Psychological health
Recreational drugs commonly associated with usage at clubs/parties/concerts.
What are club drugs?
A dissociative anesthetic drug similar to PCP.
What is ketamine?
