Magic mushrooms are wild or cultivated mushrooms that contain psilocybin, a naturally-occurring psychoactive and hallucinogenic compound. Psilocybin is considered one of the most well-known psychedelics, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations (SAMHSA). Psilocybin is classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning that it has a high potential for misuse and has no currently accepted …
Psychedelic drugs, also known as hallucinogenic drugs or simply hallucinogens, are a group of substances that are usually used recreationally to change and enhance sensory perceptions, thought processes, and energy levels, and to facilitate spiritual experiences. They include chemicals, such as LSD, and plants, such as peyote. How Are Psychedelic Drugs Used? Psychedelics are often smoked (and …
Effects on perception LSD can trigger a range of perceptual changes, often relating to vision, touch, emotions and thinking. Visual effects include brightened, vivid colors, blurred vision, distorted shapes and colors of objects and faces, and halos of light. Changes related to touch include shaking, pressure, and lightheadedness. Mood changes can lead to a sense of euphoria, bliss, …
Separating Fact from Fiction The pineal gland — a tiny pine cone–shaped organ in the center of the brain — has been a mystery for years. Some call it the “seat of the soul” or the “third eye,” believing it holds mystical powers. Others believe it produces and secretes DMT, a psychedelic so powerful that it was dubbed …
