Check out the following pages to learn about the LSD-like hallucinogens (LSD, hallucinogenic mushrooms, peyote), salvia divinorum, the belladonna alkaloids, PCP, ketamine, and dextromethorphan.
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Belladonna (Tropane) Alkaloids
Classification: Hallucinogenic deliriant Common Names/Nicknames: Belladonna, devil’s berries, nightshade, Jimsonweed, thorn apple, moonflower, stink weed, mandrake Active Compound: Atropine, scopolamine Found in: Nightshade plant, Jimsonweed plant, mandrake root, other Solanaceae (nightshades) plants, prescription atropine, prescription scopolamine Mode of Consumption: Ingestion, mucosal absorption (ocular), injection DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Unscheduled. Legal with prescription only Effects: Hallucinations, delirium, amnesia, reduced bloating, increased …
Dextromethorphan
Classification: Hallucinogenic dissociative, antitussive Commercial Names: Robitussin, NyQuil, Dimetapp, Vick’s, Coricidin, Tussin, Delsym Common Names/Nicknames: D, DXM, dex, CCC, robo, red devil, poor man’s PCP Active Compound: Dextromethrophan Found in: Cough suppressants (antitussives), purple drank, sizzurp, Texas tea Mode of Consumption: Ingestion DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Unscheduled. Legal in all states Effects: Hallucinations, dissociation, euphoria, slurred speech, amnesia Risks: Acute: …
Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
Classification: Psychedelic hallucinogen Common Names/Nicknames: Mushrooms, shrooms, magic mushrooms, purple passion, little smoke Active Compound: Psilocybe Found in: Psilocybe mushrooms, Panaeolus mushrooms, Conocybe mushrooms, synthetic psilocybin. Mode of Consumption: Ingestion. DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Schedule I, illegal in all states Effects: Hallucinations, euphoria, slowed passage of time, anesthesia, synesthesia, pupil dilation, weakness, tremors, nausea, …
Ketamine
Classification: Hallucinogenic dissociative anesthetic Commercial Names: Ketalar, Ketanest, Ketaset Common Names/Nicknames: K, special K, ket, K2, kitties Active Compound: Ketamine Found in: Prescription ketamine powder, pill, or liquid Mode of Consumption: Ingestion, injection, insufflation DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Schedule III, legal with prescription with limited ability to refill Effects: Hallucinations, euphoria, dissociation, impaired coordination, anesthesia, hyperactivity, memory loss, nausea, anxiety, …
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
Classification: Psychedelic hallucinogen Brand Names: Delsyd Common Names/Nicknames: Acid, blotter, blue heaven, California sunshine, cubes, microdot, trip Active Compound: Lysergic acid diethylamide/lysergide Found in: Synthesized LSD Mode of Consumption: Ingestion, mucosal absorption (oral, ocular) DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Schedule I, illegal in all states Effects: Hallucinations, euphoria, slowed passage of time, anesthesia, synesthesia, pupil dilation, …
Peyote/Mescaline
Classification: Psychedelic hallucinogen Common Names/Nicknames: Peyote, buttons, cactus, mescaline, mesc Active Compound: Mescaline Found in: Peyote cactus, San Pedro cactus, Peruvian torch cactus, other mescaline-containing cacti, Fabaceae beans, synthetic mescaline Mode of Consumption: Ingestion DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Schedule I, illegal in all states. Exception: Legal in religious ceremonies registered by the Native American Church Effects: Hallucinations, euphoria, slowed …
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Classification: Hallucinogenic dissociative anesthetic Commercial Names: Sernyl, Sernylan Common Names/Nicknames: PCP, angel dust, T, PeaCe pill, boat, hog, love pill Active Compound: 1-(1-phenylcyclohexyl)piperidine Found in: PCP oil, PCP hydrochloride salt Mode of Consumption: Ingestion, inhalation (smoking), insufflation DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Schedule I (human use), illegal in all states. Schedule II (animal use), legal for veterinary purposes under strict regulation Effects: …
Salvia Divinorum
Classification: Hallucinogenic dissociative Common Names/Nicknames: Salvia, diviner’s sage, seer’s sage, Maria’s sage, ska, ska pastora Active Compound: Salvinorin A Found in: Salvia divinorum plant, salvia tea, salvia quid, tincture of salvia Mode of Consumption: Ingestion, inhalation (smoked), mucosal absorption (oral, sublingual) DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Federally unscheduled. Schedule I and illegal in Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, North …