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Health > Addictions > Drugs > Hallucinogens

Provides information on the health effects and risks of the use and abuse of hallucinogenic drugs. Hallucinogens are a group of illegal drugs that cause the user to experience hallucinations (imagined experiences that seem real).


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Do You Know... Hallucinogens

What are hallucinogens? Where do hallucinogens come from? Who uses hallucinogens? Who uses hallucinogens? How long does the feeling last? Are hallucinogens dangerous? Are hallucinogens addictive? What are the long-term effects of taking hallucinogens?
Source:     Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Fast Facts: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide LSD - Newfoundland and Labrador

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide LSD is a hallucinogen - one of the more powerful illicit drugs. Odourless, colourless, and tasteless, the fine white powder is sold in capsules or as tablets. It is also frequently sold on stamps, blotter paper, sugar cubes, gum, candy, crackers, or cookies.
Source:     Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Health and Community Services

Fast Facts on LSD -- Did you know?

Information on short and long term effects and other risks of using LSD. PDF format
Source:     Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens are a group of illegal drugs (LSD, TMA, Ecstasy - MDMA, Peyotes, DMT, PMA, Psilocybin, and STP/DOM) that cause the user to experience hallucinations (imagined experiences that seem real).
Source:     Royal Canadian Mounted Police