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    psychedelic
    /ˌsʌɪkɪˈdɛlɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or denoting drugs (especially LSD) that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness: "psychedelic drugs"

    noun

    • 1. a psychedelic drug.

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  2. adf.org.au › drug-facts › psychedelicsPsychedelics - Alcohol and Drug Foundation

    Jun 6, 2024 · Psychedelics (also known as hallucinogens) are a class of psychoactive substances that produce changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes. 1. Psychedelics affect all the senses, altering a person’s thinking, sense of time and emotions.

  3. psytechglobal.com › what-are-psychedelicsWhat Are Psychedelics? Exploring the What We Know - PsyTech

    Oct 2, 2023 · Psychedelics (hallucinagens) are a class of drugs that produce profound changes in perception, thought, and emotion, as well as visual and auditory hallucinations. Commonly used psychedelics include LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, MDMA (ecstasy) and DMT.

  4. www.britannica.com › science › psychedelic-drugPsychedelic drug | Therapeutic Uses, Mental Health Benefits ...

    Jun 30, 2024 · psychedelic drug, any of the so-called mind-expanding drugs that are able to induce states of altered perception and thought, frequently with heightened awareness of sensory input but with diminished control over what is being experienced.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Psychedelic_experiencePsychedelic experience - Wikipedia

    Jul 19, 2024 · A psychedelic experience (known colloquially as a trip) is a temporary altered state of consciousness induced by the consumption of a psychedelic substance (most commonly LSD, mescaline, psilocybin mushrooms, or DMT).

  6. www.musicindustryhowto.com › what-is-psychedelic-musicWhat Is Psychedelic Music? With 7 Top Examples & History

    Dec 28, 2023 · The definition of psychedelic music is a style of music influenced by psychedelic drugs, a subclass of hallucinogenic drugs that induce unusual states of consciousness. These altered states of consciousness are usually referred to as psychedelic experiences or “trips.”

  7. medicalxpress.com › news › 2023-07-psychedelicsPsychedelics: What they are, how they work, and why you need to...

    Jul 14, 2023 · Broadly speaking, psychedelics is an umbrella term that refers to several psychoactive drugs, also deemed hallucinogens. Some, like psilocybin, mescaline and ibogaine, occur naturally in...

  8. psychedelic.support › resources › common-questions-psychedelic-substancesPsychedelic Substances: FAQs on Effects, Safety, and Therapy

    Jan 10, 2024 · Psychedelics are a class of substances that alter normal consciousness, mood, and various cognitive processes. They produce psychoactive effects that can change our thoughts and perceptions. Psychedelics can be natural or synthetic.

  9. www.psychologytoday.com › 202403 › 8-ways-to-learn-about-psychedelics8 Ways to Learn About Psychedelics | Psychology Today

    Mar 29, 2024 · Medicine or menace? Renaissance or reality? The word psychedelics alone can elicit anything from obstinate cynicism to unbridled enthusiasm. As psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) gains...

  10. www.psychologytoday.com › 202404 › why-is-everyone-talking-about-psychedelicsWhy Is Everyone Talking About Psychedelics? | Psychology Today

    Apr 12, 2024 · Psychedelics are medicine that allow an individual to lose a sense of the egoic “I.” Psychedelics can heal issues that verbal therapy—even years of it—cannot touch....

  11. blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu › 2024/01/26 › what-counts-as-a-psychedelicWhat Counts as a Psychedelic? - Bill of Health

    Jan 26, 2024 · There is little consensus in defining “psychedelic.”. Yet, research on and access to these substances hinges on what gets included in the “psychedelic” umbrella. It is time to talk about why we include (and exclude) particular drugs from this category.