What are Psychedelics?

 

Psychedelics, derived from the Greek words "psyche" (mind) and "delos" (manifest), are a class of psychoactive substances that can produce profound changes in perception, mood, and consciousness. These substances are classified based on their mechanism of action in the brain

We classify them based on how they work in the brain.

 
 

Serotonergic

E.g., LSD

Dissociative Anesthetic

E.g., Ketamine

Anti-Cholinergic

E.g., Scopalamine

Monoamine-related

E.g., MDMA