Hallucinogens and Dissociatives
D. Rastegar, Michael I. Fingerhood
ASAM Handbook of Addiction Medicine August 1, 2015 DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190214647.003.0009 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key findings | The text reports that hallucinogen use is most common among young adults, with MDMA the most used agent followed by LSD and PCP, and that there appear to be few serious lasting complications. It also notes a lack of data on treatment for people who use hallucinogens or dissociatives. |
Abstract
Hallucinogens, also referred to as psychedelics, are a broad range of agents that alter perception in different ways. An estimated 1.3 million Americans are current (past month) users of hallucinogens. Hallucinogen use is highest among young adults; 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is the most commonly used agent, followed by lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and phencyclidine (PCP). Hallucinogens alter sensory perception and change the qualities of thought or emotion. PCP, MDMA, and LSD can be detected in urine drug tests. There appear to be few serious lasting complications associated with hallucinogen use. There are few data on the treatment of individuals who use hallucinogens or dissociatives.