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'''Hallucinogens''' are a class of [[psychoactive substances]] that act on the nervous system to alter perception, mood, and various cognitive processes.{{citation needed}} Hallucinogens represent one of the three major classes of psychoactive substances: the other two are [[stimulants]] ("uppers") and [[depressants]] ("downers"). However | '''Hallucinogens''' are a class of [[psychoactive substances]] that act on the nervous system to alter perception, mood, and various cognitive processes.{{citation needed}} Hallucinogens represent one of the three major classes of psychoactive substances: the other two are [[stimulants]] ("uppers") and [[depressants]] ("downers"). However, hallucinogens are claimed to be distinct from stimulants and depressants in that they do not merely amplify or dull existing states of consciousness, but instead produce qualitatively unique states in which the environment and self are perceived in a profoundly new fashion. | ||
Notably, hallucinogens are commonly reported to facilitate self-understanding and self-discovery. Hallucinogenic experiences are often compared to non-ordinary forms of consciousness such as [[lucid dreaming]], [[meditation]], religious, mystical or [[transpersonal]] experiences, hallucinations, dreams and states of [[psychosis]]. | Notably, hallucinogens are commonly reported to facilitate self-understanding and self-discovery. Hallucinogenic experiences are often compared to non-ordinary forms of consciousness such as [[lucid dreaming]], [[meditation]], religious, mystical or [[transpersonal]] experiences, hallucinations, dreams and states of [[psychosis]]. | ||
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Hallucinogens are a class of psychoactive substances that act on the nervous system to alter perception, mood, and various cognitive processes.[citation needed] Hallucinogens represent one of the three major classes of psychoactive substances: the other two are stimulants ("uppers") and depressants ("downers"). However, hallucinogens are claimed to be distinct from stimulants and depressants in that they do not merely amplify or dull existing states of consciousness, but instead produce qualitatively unique states in which the environment and self are perceived in a profoundly new fashion.
Notably, hallucinogens are commonly reported to facilitate self-understanding and self-discovery. Hallucinogenic experiences are often compared to non-ordinary forms of consciousness such as lucid dreaming, meditation, religious, mystical or transpersonal experiences, hallucinations, dreams and states of psychosis.
Hallucinogens are divided into three categories: psychedelics (includes LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, DMT, etc.), dissociatives (includes ketamine, PCP, DXM, etc.), and deliriants (includes DPH, scopolamine, datura, etc).
List of hallucinogens
Psychedelics
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Miscellaneous
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