Research Report Series (2001): Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs

Publication date: 2001

Usage: Public Domain Mark 1.0

Topics: chemical dependency, substance use disorders, hallucinogens, research, statistics, epidemiology, health, health care, medical complications, physiology, treatment, prevention, behavior

Publisher: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Collection: salis; americana

Language: English

Research Report Series. 8 pages. March 2001.

Outlines the mechanisms by which hallucinogens work and details their effects and their dangers. Includes review of such drugs as LSD, PCP, and ketamine. Topics: Letter from the Director; What are hallucinogens?; What are dissociative drugs?; Why do people take hallucinogens?; What are the facts about dissociative drugs?; Where can I get more scientific information on hallucinogens and dissociative drugs?; Glossary and References.