What are Hallucinogens?
Hallucinogens are drugs which primarily affect the senses, thinking, self-awareness, emotion, and perception of time and space. These drugs can also cause delusions [false beliefs] and hallucinations [experiencing unreal or distorted sensations]. Such effects may be mild or overwhelming. Hallucinogens are also called psychedelics. Hallucinogens may be divided into three main groups. The first group includes LSD and chemically related drugs such as psilocybin and DMT. The second group includes mescaline, MDA, PMA, DOM [STP], MDMA, and others. This group is chemically related to amphetamines. The third group includes belladonna, datura, and other atropinic drugs. Both natural and synthetic hallucinogens exist in each group.
