Hallucinogens Flashcards
(22 cards)
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
