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The job of detoxifying many substances is the job of the liver. The liver itself can be damaged by doing this process.
Research on neurotransmitters indicates that their function can be enhanced or inhibited by certain substances. Inhibitors are called depressants while enhancers are called stimulants.
Most hallucinogens are controlled substances in the US because of their alleged potential for abuse. though if not taken responsibly can lead to bodily harm or death. Some have limited application in medicine and research. All Tryptamine Hallucinogens were made illegal along with LSD some time during the 60s.
Hallucinogens
(1) The most commonly used illegal drugs are hallucinogens (marijuana, magic mushrooms, LSD, PCP, salvia, mescaline, peyote), Ecstasy (which is both a stimulant and a mild hallucinogen), speed (amphetamines or methamphetamines), ketamine aka Special K (which is an animal tranquilizer), opiates (heroin, morphine, hydrocodone aka Vicodin, oxycodone/oxycontin, hydromorphone, fentanyl, codeine), cocaine (and crack, which is essentially a diluted, easier-to-smoke form of cocaine), and benzodiazepines (like Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Mirtazapine). Some of these drugs -- Valium, Xanax, morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine -- are not illegal if prescribed by a doctor [Limeaid]; (2) A recent taxonomy of psychoactive drugs has been provided by Prof Fiona Measham and Dr Russell Newcombe in What's So New About New Psychoactive Substances? Definitions, prevalence, motivations, user groups and a proposed new taxonomy- In Kolind, T., Thom, B. and Hunt, G., The SAGE Handbook of Drug & Alcohol Studies, Volume 1, Sage (2017). Briefly, this model classifies psychoactive drugs by 4 levels into (a) classes (depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens), (b) families - inebriants, analgesics, sedatives (depressants), euphoriants, eugeroics, entactogens (stimulants), cannabinoids, psychedelics, dissociatives (hallucinogens); (c) chemical groups (35 across 9 families), and (d) specific drugs across 35 groups (100s of them).
Psychoactive substances are substances that act on the central nervous system to produce changes in mood emotion perception or consciousness. These substances can be either naturally-occurring or man-made and can be taken either in the form of drugs food beverages or supplements. Psychoactive substances can be divided into the following categories: Stimulants These substances increase alertness energy and focus and can include caffeine nicotine and amphetamines. Depressants These substances reduce alertness energy and focus and can include alcohol barbiturates and benzodiazepines. Hallucinogens These substances cause intense changes in perception and can include LSD MDMA and psilocybin. Analgesics These substances reduce pain and can include opioids such as morphine and codeine.The effects of psychoactive substances can vary greatly depending on the type dose and route of administration. Some substances can produce pleasurable effects while others can cause adverse reactions or even be fatal.
drugs of abuse Hallucinogens.
Hallucinogens are substances that are characterized by their ability to cause changes in a person's perception of reality
These substances are caled stimulants.
"Shrooms", psychoactive mushrooms which contain psilocybin and related substances, are a hallucinogen (also known as psychedelics, and several other names), a class which is distinct from uppers (stimulants) and downers (depressants). So the answer is neither. Of course, an individual may feel energetic or lethargic while under the influence of mushrooms.
designer drugs? Has to be two words and starts with a "D" right?
Hallucinogens are typically divided into three classes: psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants. Note that some substances are difficult to classify and may be included in more than one class.