Hallucinogens Hallucinogens

By: Nicole Brogan and Callie By: Nicole Brogan and Callie DeHorseDeHorse

Psilocybe CubensisPsilocybe Cubensis Also known as magic mushroom. The mushroom increases tolerance in the

body every time it is consumed. Psilocbin is less toxic than aspirin, this

chemical creates the hallucinogenic effects.

Symptoms Symptoms

• Warped vision.

• Visual perception is enhanced.

• Sounds can be heard with increased clarity.

• Some people experience halos and auras around light sources.

• The effects can last from 3 to 8 hours depending on the consumer.

Effects on the BodyEffects on the Body

Enhances spiritual and emotional Enhances spiritual and emotional feelings.feelings.

Even in higher dosages, no physical Even in higher dosages, no physical harm is done to the body.harm is done to the body.

““Good trip” is having fun, and a “bad Good trip” is having fun, and a “bad trip” is when your worst nightmare trip” is when your worst nightmare comes true.comes true.

Lysergic Acid DiethylamideLysergic Acid Diethylamide

Otherwise known as LSD.Otherwise known as LSD. Not addictive.Not addictive. Taken by consuming pills.Taken by consuming pills. Lysergic acid diethylamide is derived Lysergic acid diethylamide is derived

from a grain fungus.from a grain fungus.

SymptomsSymptoms

Altered thinking processAltered thinking process Closed visionClosed vision Altered sense of timeAltered sense of time Spiritual experiencesSpiritual experiences DelusionsDelusions Anxiety Anxiety Reduced appetiteReduced appetite

Effects on the BodyEffects on the Body

NumbnessNumbness NauseaNausea Hypothermia Hypothermia Elevated blood sugarElevated blood sugar Increases heart rateIncreases heart rate Psycho-emotional effectsPsycho-emotional effects Can cause significant changes in Can cause significant changes in

personality.personality.

Largest Magic Mushroom BustLargest Magic Mushroom Bust

Allen Joseph Milanowski from Allen Joseph Milanowski from Tahama, California, was found dead Tahama, California, was found dead in January, 2008.in January, 2008.

Police searched his house and found Police searched his house and found 160 pounds of dried magic 160 pounds of dried magic mushrooms.mushrooms.

His autopsy said that he died of His autopsy said that he died of health problems and hypothermia.health problems and hypothermia.

SourcesSources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysergic_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysergic_acid_diethylamideacid_diethylamide

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_mhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_mushroomsushrooms

http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/fahttp://www.abovetheinfluence.com/facts/drugshallucinogens/cts/drugshallucinogens/

http://www.redding.com/news/2008/http://www.redding.com/news/2008/jan/30/magic-mushroom-bust-may-jan/30/magic-mushroom-bust-may-be-largest-north-state-his/be-largest-north-state-his/