What effect do hallucinogen drugs have on the user?
The user experiences a break with reality. His or her perceptions of their surroundings are altered, as light, space, colors, the passage of time and other details metamorphose in the user’s senses. A user may recall speaking to someone, hearing music, eating food or smelling things-none of which actually happened. These “trips” (using experiences) may be extremely pleasant for the user, or deeply disturbing. Given that whatever he or she is experiencing is only happening in the user’s mind, literally anything can happen. What are the symptoms of someone under the influence of hallucinogens? The most telling symptom is usually the user’s behavior: their eyes may be glazed over or closed, and their speech slowed. It is evident that the user isn’t in the “here and now.” He or she may be talking to someone who isn’t there, or describing their surroundings of sensations in bizarre terms. Many hallucinogenic substances occur naturally in plants or animals, and have been used in various trib
