Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs

02/11/2014 02:00 PM EST

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Offers the latest research findings on hallucinogens and dissociative drugs, describing what they are, how they are abused, and basic facts about different drugs within this classification of drugs.

NIH Pub Number: 14-4209
Published: March 2001
Revised: January 2014
Author:

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Table of Contents

• From the Director
• What Are Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs?
• Common Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs
• How Widespread Is the Abuse of Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs?
• Why Do People Take Hallucinogenic or Dissociative Drugs?
• How Do Hallucinogens (LSD and Psilocybin) Affect the Brain and Body?
• What are the Effects of Common Dissociative Drugs on the Brain and Body?
• Where Can I Get More Scientific Information on Hallucinogen Abuse?
• Glossary
• References