HALLUCINOGENS: A SPECIAL CLASS OF SUBSTANCES?

Abstract

Hallucinogens are a heterogeneous class of substances that include two main groups: classical hallucinogens or psychedelics produce serotonergic effects, and dissociative hallucinogens that are glutamate NMDA receptors antagonists. Unlike alcohol and many other drugs, most hallucinogens do not have a pronounced adverse effect on health and, moreover, have some beneficial properties. Hallucinogens are not very popular among drug users, they are rarely abused, do not cause addiction, and, on the contrary, often exhibit anti-addictive properties, which makes it possible to question the legitimacy of assigning these substances to illicit drugs.

Keywords

classic hallucinogens / psychedelics / dissociative hallucinogens / LSD / psilocybin / ibogaine / ketamine / substance use disorders / depression / schizophrenia

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