What are the withdrawal symptoms of hallucinogens?
Hallucinogens are a grouping of drugs all with slightly different effects so the withdrawal symptoms will vary depending on the drug and the personal characteristics of the individual. Withdrawal symptoms can occur when a person who has been regularly using a drug has become dependent on it and then stops taking it or dramatically reduces the amount they are taking. Generally, most hallucinogens do not cause physical dependence but people may become psychologically dependent on them. This means that they rely on the hallucinogen to get through the day or a situation or to deal with unpleasant feelings or problems. Hallucinogens such as LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), magic mushrooms (psilocybin) and ketamine generally do not produce withdrawal symptoms. Although, some people may experience some anxiety after stopping using the drug. Withdrawal symptoms from PCP (phencyclidine) may include tremors, diarrhoea, drowsiness, seizures and delirium. When the effects of MDMA (methylenedioxym
