Alteration of cognitive processes and perception of reality, these are the general and global effects of psychedelic drugs, psychotropic substances present, both in nature and in products of synthetic origin.
These types of drugs and their effects are well documented and some of them are part of the popular culture of many civilizations. In fact, the first psychedelic or hallucinogenic drugs are known thanks to the fact that their consumption by ancient civilizations gave them notoriety and prominence, and even today they are part of ancestral ceremonies and rituals. Others, synthetic, are so popular that a simple reference will be enough to know what element it is..
Acid is the nickname by which it is commonly known to LSD., the most powerful synthetic psychedelic substance in the world and one of the most popular, without a doubt.
Although it is true that it had its peak in the societies of the 70s - especially thanks to the movement hippie-, today it is still a highly consumed product in some regions around the world.
Acid, tripi, or lysergic acid diethylamide, It was synthesized in 1938 by Albert Hofmanns, a renowned Swiss-born chemist who accidentally created the product as a response to circulatory problems..
Among its best known effects can be found:
Another name, another nickname. Ecstasy is the name by which the world's most famous pills of synthetic hallucinogens are known, those of MDMA. Descendant of amphetamines, its name is actually the explanation of its main effects, since it is a powerful stimulant of the Central Nervous System, leading to produce just that, ecstasy.
Due to its effect on the Central Nervous System, it can produce powerful chills, tachycardia and high blood pressure, as well as being related to sensations of irritability or an increased sense of humor, also related to an excessive increase in sexual appetite..
Given the characteristics of the effects it produces, this drug is closely associated with night-time events, where its use has become popular in some societies, despite being illegal.. Its most notable side effect is exhaustion that can last for weeks., before the brain and body function with apparent normality again.
It is known by fungi or mushrooms - even magic mushrooms - to a complete and numerous number of species Fungi, which are often named after the common hallucinogenic element: Psilocybin.
Dangerous and toxic when not chosen well, magic mushrooms have been part of indigenous rituals since the beginning of time - especially in European tribes- and produce an alteration in the body's serotonin levels, which makes them purely recreational drugs and whose effects are mostly visual.
Thus, fungi or mushrooms are characterized by generating sensory hallucinations, with scattered images and colors, at the same time that there is a significant increase in sensitivity in all senses.
It is also known as Peyote, for the species of cactus where it is found. It is a very powerful drug of natural origin -even more powerful than LSD-, which is common in the indigenous traditions of the border between Mexico and the United States..
Even today, Mescaline is part of the religious rituals of many Mexican tribes and, also, of the Native American churches..
It is characterized, mainly, for having similar effects, and a lot, to those of acid or LSD. But in the opinion of experts, its potency is much higher than that of the aforementioned synthetic hallucinogen, at the same time that it can last up to 3 times longer, which makes it one of the most careful natural elements within the group of hallucinogens..
It is the psychedelic compound found within the ayahuasca plant - native to the South American Andes. Known worldwide for being part of the tradition of indigenous Peruvian and Bolivian tribes -which consume it in the form of tea and quite regularly-, the plant from which it is obtained is harmless when consumed orally..
Instead, when that plant is combined with the chacruna -another native plant species of the Andes-, the effects of DMT are processed by the brain and some of them have a very high importance from the spiritual realm.
In summary way, It is often said that DMT causes a sensation similar to being faced with death, with the feeling of see how 'the movie of life' passes in front of the person, with clear memories of his childhood, with clear conversations that he could have many years ago, and even with spiritual manifestations that have great realism, but at the moment they cannot identify themselves. It is a drug widely used in spiritual retirement.
With effects similar to those of LSD or Mescaline, it is a very dangerous drug of natural origin and with notable consequences for those who consume it. Its hallucinogenic effects are not usually as intense, nor do they last so long; but its side effects are very unpleasant and prolonged, among which are, lack of energy or discouragement, tachycardia and vomiting.
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