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Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens. Group 6. What are Hallucinogens? How are Hallucinogens used? What are some of the medical complications? How do Hallucinogens produce their effects? What are effects of Hallucinogens? Where can we get further information about Hallucinogens? Other relevant information

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Hallucinogens

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  1. Hallucinogens Group 6

  2. What are Hallucinogens? How are Hallucinogens used? What are some of the medical complications? How do Hallucinogens produce their effects? What are effects of Hallucinogens? Where can we get further information about Hallucinogens? Other relevant information Other names for LSD Quiz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Table Of Contents

  3. What are Hallucinogens? • Hallucinogens are drugs that cause hallucinations (profound distortions in a person’s perceptions of reality) 1

  4. Hallucinogens are sold mainly in tablets and capsules, but they can also be found in liquid form. Specifically, LSD can be added to absorbent paper and dissolved on the tongue. How are Hallucinogens used? 2

  5. What are some of the medical complications? • “Trips” can be frightening and can result in panic attacks. • While on “trips,” your perceptions are distorted and you are especially prone to injury. 3

  6. How do Hallucinogens produce their effects? • Hallucinogens disrupt the interaction between serotonin and nerve cells. • Serotonin is involved in the control of your mood, muscles, sensory perception, and many other things. 4

  7. Short Term Pupil dilation Euphoria Perspiration Sleeplessness Rapid mood swings Hallucinations (duh!) Long Term Damages fetuses A feeling of being one with a higher spirit (only in frequent users) Can cause flashbacks days after use What are effects of Hallucinogens? 5

  8. http://www.adolescent-substance-abuse.com/signs-acid.html http://www.gdcada.org/statistics/lsd.htm This website provides symptoms to look for in teens who might be using LSD. The website gives basic information on LSD. Where can we get further information about Hallucinogens? 6

  9. Other relevant information • LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is the most widely used hallucinogen. • LSD is known as the “hippie drug”. • While on LSD, users can imagine an alternate reality, which is often animated. 7

  10. Other names for LSD Doses Acid Blotter Cid Sugar Dots Window Pane Trips Tabs Strawberry Fields Peace Paper Squirrel Sunshine 8

  11. QUIZ! • What are Hallucinogens? Drugs that cause hallucinations • How are Hallucinogens used? In tablets, capsules, paper, and liquid form. • Name 3 short term effects of LSD. • Name 1 long term effect of LSD. • Identify 5 street names for LSD.

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