Hallucinogens

Name: Hallucinogens

Other Names: Amp, angel dust, crystal, embalming fluid, ecstasy, formaldehyde, fry, hog, killer weed, LSD, mescaline, PCP, peyote, psilocybin / psilocin mushrooms, rocket fuel, wack, water, wet, and zoot.

What it Looks Like: These drugs come in many forms, including clear or yellowish liquids, parts of cactus plants, gelatin capsules, dried mushrooms, powder (white, tan or brown), gummy blob.

How Used: Usually swallowed but can also be injected, inhaled or smoked.

Effect: Produces hallucinations, possibly up to 24 hours.

Possible noticeable symptoms of use, abuse or withdrawal:

• Aggression
• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Delusions
• Depression
• Detachment
• Dilated pupils
• Distorted time sense
• Euphoria
• Flashbacks
• Hallucinations
• Heightened or confused senses
• Helplessness
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of time sense
• Mood swings
• Panic attacks
• Seizures
• Self absorption
• Sleeplessness
• Slurred speech
• Sweating
• Tired
• Tremors
• Unexplained fears

This page is an overview description of this drug. It is not comprehensive or meticulously researched. This page is intended to provide an introductory overview for those who have no familiarity with the drug.

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