Hallucinogens Chemische Eigenschaften,Einsatz,Produktion Methoden
Mechanism of action
Hallucinogens disorganize neural function in the CNS.
The structural similarities between the indole hallucinogens
and the endogenous neurotransmitter serotonin led
to the hypothesis that a primary mechanism of action for
the hallucinogens is the activation of the 5-HT2-receptor.
LSD acts directly on this receptor as an agonist. Other
drugs, such as MDMA, induce the release of endogenous
serotonin, which activates the serotonin receptor.
Pharmakologie
The effects of LSD may be observed for 8 hours. The
specific acute effects of a drug like LSD include euphoria,
depersonalization, enhanced awareness of sensory
input, alterations in the perception of time or space or
body image, and to some extent, minor stimulant effects.
Sometimes the dreamlike quality of the experience
produces relaxation, good humor, and a sense of
wonder or euphoria.
Often the effect is a function of expectation and environmental
conditions. Someone who is anxious about
the use of the hallucinogen may have drug-induced anxiety,
panic, or even paranoid ideation. The loss of individuality
can be perceived as a disintegration of the person
and can lead to a panic attack. Even if the drug
experience initially is euphoric, tremendous mood
swings can occur and suddenly plunge the abuser into
emotions of great anxiety or terror.These negative phenomena
are not always precipitated by an unexpected
or sudden frightful event but can be a function of the labile
mood induced by the drug.
The visual hallucinations are often composed of extremely
vivid colors of geometric patterns, such as
cones, spirals, or cobweb-like structures. Other types of
hallucinations are possible. A true hallucination involves
the belief by the individual that the (altered) sensations
and perceptions actually represent reality.
Hallucinogens Upstream-Materialien And Downstream Produkte
Upstream-Materialien
Downstream Produkte
