Hallucinogenic Effect
Mystery has shrouded the exact process of how hallucinogens impact the brain. As studies have become more commonplace in regards to how these elements can be used, scientists are also using more updated methods to determine how precisely they impact the mind and body. Carhart-Harris, Kaelen, and Nutt (2014) performed excellent and detailed research to bring clarity to this issue. In their process they discovered hallucinogens primarily act on the serotonin 2A receptors. This finding was reinforced when researchers used ketanserin to block these 2A receptors during a hallucinogenic episode; this blockage then quickly halted the hallucinations. Serotonin 2A receptors have their primary effect of “5th level” pyramidal neurons, which act as inhibitors
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One of the major hallucinogens, LSD, is most often ingested through blotter paper which has a variety of images placed on it. Additionally, LSD can be placed into squares of gelatin and ingested. The physical effects of LSD range from increased heart rate and blood pressure, higher body temperature, dizziness, dilated pupils, reduced appetite and sweating. Magic Mushrooms are another major hallucinogenic drug which is either drank in a tea or eaten after the psychedelic elements are extracted. Mushrooms can cause nausea and visceral sensations (altered consciousness). Another major hallucinogen is Peyote. Peyote can be eaten raw, boiled and drank as a tea, or ground into a powder and eaten. Once taken, peyote typically causes nausea and vomiting alongside colorful visions and hallucinations. Ecstasy is a hallucinogen which has sky-rocketed in popularity in the last two decades. Ecstasy is typically taken in a pill form, and can cause increased heart rate and respiration, excess energy, fainting, sweating, increased body temperature, chills, and hyperactivity. Moreover, it can also increase feelings of happiness, clarity, peace, pleasure, and altered sensory perceptions. Finally, there is the hallucinogenic, LSD, which can be smoked, snorted, swallowed, or injected. Side effects of this drug can include: numbness, slurred
One of the major hallucinogens, LSD, is most often ingested through blotter paper which has a variety of images placed on it. Additionally, LSD can be placed into squares of gelatin and ingested. The physical effects of LSD range from increased heart rate and blood pressure, higher body temperature, dizziness, dilated pupils, reduced appetite and sweating. Magic Mushrooms are another major hallucinogenic drug which is either drank in a tea or eaten after the psychedelic elements are extracted. Mushrooms can cause nausea and visceral sensations (altered consciousness). Another major hallucinogen is Peyote. Peyote can be eaten raw, boiled and drank as a tea, or ground into a powder and eaten. Once taken, peyote typically causes nausea and vomiting alongside colorful visions and hallucinations. Ecstasy is a hallucinogen which has sky-rocketed in popularity in the last two decades. Ecstasy is typically taken in a pill form, and can cause increased heart rate and respiration, excess energy, fainting, sweating, increased body temperature, chills, and hyperactivity. Moreover, it can also increase feelings of happiness, clarity, peace, pleasure, and altered sensory perceptions. Finally, there is the hallucinogenic, LSD, which can be smoked, snorted, swallowed, or injected. Side effects of this drug can include: numbness, slurred