Psychedelic drugs can treat mental disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, alcoholism, and many more. This drug is a group of substances to enhance or change energy levels, thought processes, and sensory perception. People also use it to facilitate spiritual experiences and are known as hallucinogenic drugs. They come in numerous forms, ranging from plants like peyote to chemicals like LSD.
Various Types of Psychedelic Drugs
Following are some common types of psychedelic drugs.
Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)
This psychedelic is formed naturally in the nuts and tree bark of South and Central America. The effect of DMT lasts for an hour, which is much shorter than any other psychedelic. Due to this DMT trips are now known as Businessman’s lunch or Businessman’s trip.
LSD (Acid)
LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) is a type of hallucinogen synthesized chemically. It gets developed from a mold named ergot that grows on the rye grain. It is also known as acid and was famous in the 60s. But later, its use was declared illegal. But it is still being used, and its popularity has ebbed and flowed with time.
Mescaline
Like DMT, Mescaline is also a psychedelic substance found naturally in specific cactus species. The peyote cactus is the most prominent and renowned among all the species. Peyote usage is also illegal, as it is a Schedule I drug. Peyote usage is prevalent in the Native American Church’s bona fide religious ceremonies.
How To Use Psychedelic Drugs?
Psychedelic drugs are often brewed into a caffeine substance, eaten, inhaled, and smoked. People have been using Hallucinogens for ages, and as mentioned above, some are still in use in auspicious and religious ceremonies. The hallucinogens use was halted in 1960 for psychotherapy. But recently, Psychedelics have started appearing in psychiatry and psychology. It is now considered the best way to treat different mental problems. However, the treatment is not accessible to every being, as it is currently in an experimental phase.
Effects of The Drug
Psychedelic drugs’ effects vary according to the individual. Environment, personality, and dosage are crucial factors in determining how the drug will affect individuals. Some effects of the drugs are:
- Strenuous in communicating with others
- Change in the discernment of time
- Surge in energy
- Irrational thinking
- Nausea
- Mixed and weird sensory experience
DMT, peyote, and LSD use can increase heart rate, a short-term side effect of these drugs. A spike in body temperature is also common. You can also experience sleepiness, dizziness, appetite loss, blood pressure increase, sweating, weakness, dry mouth, numbness, impulsive behavior, and tremor after taking LSD. Different Hallucinogens will have various side effects on individuals. Ololiuqui’s side effects are akin to LSDs, but it also has more unpleasant effects, like vomiting, high blood pressure, and others.
Conclusion
So, if you are suffering from a mental disorder, always consult a doctor before jumping on these Psychedelic drugs. There are also other ways to cure the disorder pleasantly. So, consultation with a psychiatrist is a must.
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