An Essay On Hallucinogens

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Hallucinogens are drugs that are known to cause halluciantions. These are distortions is a persons sense of reality. When a person suffers from these, they can see images, hear and feel sensastions that they think are real but are not really there.

These types of drugs can cause mood swings also. A persons heart rate and blood pressure can increase and a person can even have convulsions or seizures if these drugs are used at a high dose.

The effect of these drugs can very from users and its effects depends on how much is taken, their mood and if the drug is combined with another drug or alcohol.

Hallucinogens have been around for thousands of years. Some cultures even use plants to these states of confusion and detach a person from reality. The plants contain a chemical compound that is similar to serotonin and the effects produced disrupt the normal functioning of the brain system.

The most common hallucinogen is LSD. This is a synthetic compound that is manufactured anywhere. Other hallucinogens are MDMA, PCP, Ketamine and DXM.

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