Psilocybin

disorders be severely outlawed by the United States Government? That fix is psychedelic drugs. Psychedelic drugs are hallucinogenic, mind-altering drugs that vary on effects. There are numerous psychedelics out there; lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), ayahuasca, ketamine, just to name a few. The only thing bigger than the actual words are their effects on the human mind and body. Psychedelics have been used for thousands of years by a number of ancient…

Hallucinogens are drugs that cause an individual to experience an apparent perception of something that is not actually present. Some examples of these are LSD, Psilocybin, mescaline and MDMA (also known as ecstasy). These drugs are also known as “party” or “club” drugs and individuals who typically use these drugs are also using other drugs as well. These drugs do not classify as addictive due to the lack of withdrawal symptoms (Maxwell & Spence, 2005). Populations who tend to be most at risk…

or “The High Priest of Acid” organized many gatherings advocating the use of psychedelic drugs. While he worked at Harvard, Leary would gather groups of students and artists and invited them to take psychedelic drugs, sometimes LSD, but mostly psilocybin, for his research on the chemical. Leary urged young people to “turn on, tune, and drop out”, most likely meaning turn on the mystical experience, tune into the message, and drop out of the mainstream. After he left Harvard, Leary founded the…

types of hallucinogenic mushrooms or magic mushrooms in the world. They grow pretty much eveywhere, you can find more varieties in subtropical and humid areas. You can even easily grow them at home. They contain two drug substances psilocin and psilocybin these produce a psychedelic experience as would LSD. Golden cap or psilocybe cubensis, Mexican mushroom is one of the biggest hallucinogenic mushrooms. You can identify it by its reddish-brown cap, white or yellowish stem. They grow in…

on psychedelics have been halted and the restrictions are harsher than ever before. Luckily, recent studies have discovered that psilocybin (the chemical found in mushrooms) is not only a great spiritual journey for the human mind, but can also be very beneficial for the body and the inner workings of the brain. For example, new studies have discovered that psilocybin decreases the feelings of anxiety and depression in patients with later stages of cancer. Another study found that “magic…

April 1, 2015 Salvia Divinorum The type of drug Salvia is consider a hallucinogen, which is a drug that creates hallucinogenic experiences(1). Salvia affects the brain first before leading into the central nerve center. Which starts off by affecting the brain which the chemical drug salvinorin A act as a potent activator of the nerve cell (1). The salvinorin A affects users psychedelic-like from physical appearing to emotionally as well. Which is visual perception, body sensations and highly…

addition, there is no clear evidence of curing any diseases completely. Despite these shortcomings, these drugs are being used in many states of the United States under strict legal condition. Keywords: Hallucinogen, Hallucinations, Psychology, Psilocybin, Marijuana, Debate…

Honors English IV Mrs. Andrews 23-November 2015 LSD LSD-25 was among one of the drugs that CIA scientists tested, LSD seemed to have one of the highest potential for use in intelligence gathering. The CIA studied and utilized LSD extensively from the early fifties until 1963, when they stopped using it. Psychologists, who had been steadily building data that supported the therapeutic side of LSD, they were forced to stop their research. Dr. Timothy Leary and Dr. Richard Alpert of Harvard…

Is a psychedelic compound of the tryptamine family. DMT can produce powerful psychedelic experiences including intense visuals, euphoria and hallucinations. Magic Mushrooms Psilocybin mushrooms, also known as psychedelic mushrooms, are mushrooms that contain the psychedelic drugs psilocybin and psilocin. Many cultures have used these mushrooms in religious rites. In modern Western society, they are used recreationally for their psychedelic effects. Ayahuasca, also commonly called…

BEFORE YOU READ: I am not trying to say that these substances do not have negative effects. All of the experiments conducted in my research were based on prescribed amounts of the substance by medical professionals. Some of these drugs can be very addictive and/or lead to death if not taken in moderation. Drug use has increased and decreased rapidly throughout time like a roller coaster. Many people believe drugs can only have negative side effects; however, studies have shown that some common…