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Hallucinogens

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hallucinogens

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WOULD STUDENTS WOULD TAKE IT

  • It is not addictive
  • Creates colorful hallucinations
  • Releases endorphins that make the subject feel happy
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What is Hallucinogens?

WHAT IS hallucinogens

  • A hallucinogen is a psychoactive agent which can cause hallucinations, perceptual anomalies, and other substantial subjective changes in thoughts, emotion, and consciousness. The common types of hallucinogens are psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants.

APPEARANCE AND DESCRIPTION

  • There are many different types of hallucinogens, from small square stamps to mushrooms.
  • There is no distinct smell or texture of the different types, though a few are a powder.
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TYPES OF

hallucinogen

LSD

  • LSD’s real name is lysergic acid diethylamide
  • Lysergic acid diethylamide, also known as LSD, is a hallucinogenic drug. Effects typically include altered thoughts, feelings, and awareness of one's surroundings. Many users see or hear things that do not exist. Dilated pupils, increased blood pressure, and increased body temperature are typical.

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MAGIC MUSHROOMS

  • A psilocybin mushroom is one of a polyphyletic group of fungi that contain any of various psychedelic compounds, including psilocybin, psilocin, and baeocystin. Common, colloquial terms for psilocybin mushrooms include psychedelic mushrooms, magic mushrooms, shrooms, and mush.

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PCP

  • Phencyclidine, also known as angel dust among other names, is a drug used for its mind-altering effects. PCP may cause hallucinations, distorted perceptions of sounds, and violent behavior. As a recreational drug, it is typically smoked, but may be taken by mouth, snorted, or injected.

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