Peyote Mandy Jiang

What is Peyote? O Spineless cactus with small protrusions called “buttons” O Buttons are harvested and dried for later use O Chihuahuan Desert, Texas, and Mexico O Very limited growing area of this cactus restricts drug supply severely O Schedule 1 Drug!!

Also known as… O Psychoactive alkaloid O Chemical name: Mescaline O Street names: Buttons, Cactus, Mesc O Brand names: Peyote O Scientific name: Lophophora Williathemsii

History O Discovered by the Native Americans centuries ago around 5,000 B.C. O European immigrants first thought it was anti-Christian and the work of the devil O Originated in Texas in the Shumla Cave O Religious reasons and ceremonial rituals

Medical History O Long recognized by Native Americans as a Medicinal plant O Used as an analgesic treating toothaches, rheumatism, asthma, cold symptoms O Dr. John Halpern found that peyote is beneficial in treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse

Usage O Orally O Eat the buttons O Boil the cactus for several hours, drain the liquid, drink as tea

Usage O Effects of drug cannot be stop once taken O Lasts up to 12 hours O Produces effects by disrupting the communication of nerve cells and impairing the neurotransmitters in the brain O Frightening hallucinogens O Long term damage to a brain’s chemistry

Effects PhysiologicalPsychological Numbness, tension Muscle twitches, weakness Dizziness Dilation of the pupils Increased blood pressure and heart rate Intense nausea or vomiting Chills and shivering Distorted vision Frightening hallucinations Illusions Disorientation Panic Paranoia Psychosis

Long Term Effects O Addiction, physical dependency O Hallucinations long after drug is ingested O May cause psychosis and paranoid schizophrenia O Altered brain functions watch?v=mdZG7mf7nlM

References O te-mescaline.asp O O O ote.asp O te_timeline.php