1. The Good, Bad and the Ugly
Hallucinogens
The Good, Bad and the Ugly

2. Hallucinogens
Characterised by the random speeding up and slowing down of impulses in the CNS.
Causes distortion of the signals between neurons, which leads to hallucinations.

3. Hallucinogens Mild hallucinations tend to be experienced as:
Sensual enhancement eg:
more sensitive to touch
pain magnification
hearing alterations
enhanced or blurred vision
Short term memory problems
False sense of time
Lack of focus
Reduced ability to learn

4. Hallucinogens In more severe cases Schizophrenia Psychotic break
Uneven heart rate
Heart attack

5. Hallucinogens The two most common types of hallucinogens are:
Lysergic acid diethylamine (LSD)
Marijuana (cannabis)

6. LSD Strong hallucinogen
In its pure form it is colourless, odourless and tasteless
The typical dose of LSD is usually small and therefore usually absorbed into blotting paper or sugar

7. LSD Intensifies feelings Causes surroundings to be brightly coloured
Produces synaesthesia, a condition where senses are merged- for example that you can taste or hear colours.

8. LSD Increases dopamine causing euphoria.
Stimulates the body to produce more epinephrine (adrenalin).
Effects usually last from six to 12 hours.