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hallucinogenSubstance that produces psychological effects normally associated only with dreams, schizophrenia, or religious visions. It produces changes in perception (ranging from distortions in what is sensed to perceptions of objects where there are none), thought, and feeling. Those that have aroused the most controversy include Ecstasy, LSD, mescaline, psilocybin (from certain mushrooms), and bufotenine (from the skin of toads); some would add marijuana. The mode of action is still not clear; serotonin, epinephrine, or other neurotransmitters may be affected. hallucinogen any drug, such as LSD or mescaline, that induces hallucinations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Heytvelt faces arraignment March 12 on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance for having hallucinogenic mushrooms. 4% Lifetime hallucinogenic use (Used hallucinogenic drugs or more times during their life) Black 2. Australian author Ranulfo delivers a fast, furious, hallucinogenic version of Hamlet, set in the "little Aussie town" of Elsinore and featuring 17-year-old Matt. |
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