Hallucinogen‐Related Disorders
Olivia Y. Hung, Charles F. Gillespie
The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology January 30, 2010 DOI: 10.1002/9780470479216.corpsy0400 (opens in new tab)
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| Key points | The abstract defines psychosis and describes hallucinogen-induced psychotic states, noting that trips often involve existential experiences, perceptual distortions, and synesthesias, and may be accompanied by agitation, aggression, and behavioral impairment. |
Abstract
Abstract Psychosis is a disturbance in the perception of reality, evidenced by hallucinations (false sensory perceptions), delusions (false beliefs that are not shared with any other people), or disorganized thoughts. Psychotic states brought on by hallucinogen use are often referred to as “trips” by recreational users, and they may be accompanied by agitation, aggression, and other forms of behavioral impairment. Trips generally involve existential experiences, distortions in perception, and synesthesias (blending of the senses).
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