Abstract:OverviewThere are many different types of hallucinogens, and the most popular are methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and ketamine, which are also classified as club drugs. These are used primarily by adolescents and young adults, and the prevalence of use is increasing. They produce perceptual distortions instead of true hallucinations, and they can also produce extreme anxiety, psychotic reactions, and hallucinogen persisting perception disorder. Hallucinogens are used by … Show more
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