Evaluating Hallucinogenic or Psychedelic Drug Intoxication in an Emergency Setting
July 1, 2000 Robert H. Williams, T. Erickson
Under certain conditions or in an overdose setting, several classes of drugs can induce illusions, hallucinations, or delusions. However, one of the hallmark features of hallucinogens or psychedelic agents is their ability to induce states of altered or distorted perception, thought, and mood. Many hallucinogens produce classic sympathomimetic effects; that is, hyperactivity, mydriasis (dilated...