Hallucinogens are mood-altering drugs that cause the user to experience hallucinations, dissociation from reality, or delirium. Hallucinogens such as psilocybin (mushrooms) and mescaline (peyote) are naturally occurring, while LSD, MDMA, PCP, and ketamine are synthetic substances. Abuse of hallucinogens can cause memory impairment, anxiety attacks, flashbacks, nausea, and vomiting. High doses of hallucinogens like PCP can cause convulsions, coma, and death. Hallucinogens provides important information on the nature and chemistry of these drugs, their effects, abuse, and related social and legal issues. Chapters include:

Overview
History of Hallucinogens
The Science of Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens: Use and Abuse
Treatment for Hallucinogen Abuse
Hallucinogens and the Law
Future Trends.

Consultant editor: David J. Triggle