Ketamine

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• Ketamine is a type of hallucinogenic drug which is usually used in sleeping pills. But it is used superficially because it acts as an anesthetic. So, a person is more likely to fall into a deep sleep after using it. This can cause visual disorders and mental confusion, so that a person would lose their senses and experience hallucinations. That’s because ketamine increases our body's substance, which helps us sleep. So, when used, we feel sleepy, or like we are dreaming while awake.

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Dextromethorphan (DXM)

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• It is an element used in cough syrups or medicines. This drug treats colds, but those medicines contain minimal dextromethorphan. There is no risk in taking a certain amount of cough syrups. It relaxes our muscles, so taking an unusual amount of cough syrups or DXM may produce hallucinations and optical effects. Hence, we may see unreal things. Further, taking these drugs continuously can lead to death, so you should get rid of them as soon as possible.

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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)

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• LSD is also a hallucinogenic drug extracted from a fungus that grows on certain grains. It is the most potent hallucinogen existing that produces powerful mental illusions. This transforms reality into a dream, and we feel everything we imagine like it is happening. LSD changes mood and reduces the cognitive ability to differentiate between reality and imagination.

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• It is a white-colored substance or transparent liquid which has no smell. It is bought as edible paper, so the person may lick it or swallow it. It is a powerful drug, so even a tiny dose can lead to addiction and death.

Here we have listed three common symptoms of hallucinogens addiction:

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Confusion

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A person addicted to hallucinogenic drugs is often confused about recognizing objects. The person also feels difficulty in differentiating between reality and myth. Therefore they would not be able to realize that they are experiencing mental illusions and that the objects they see are not natural. The person will usually be confused while talking, walking, or doing anything.

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Confusion is the first symptom when a person starts getting addicted to hallucinogens. So, if you also experience these symptoms, avoid these hallucinogenic drugs. This is because stopping it in the first stage will be easier. Also, you may not need any specific hospital treatment; you can consult your family doctor.

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Anti-Social Attitude

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If you are using hallucinogens, you can get addicted to them. Once you get addicted to them, you may become stressed when socializing with people. You may be suffocated in a crowd or small group and hesitate to interact with them. Further, you may become angry more often with people about ignorable things.

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Further, you may face anxiety issues and always be in a bad mood when surrounded by people.

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Panic-Attacks

 

You may experience panic attacks on small matters when addicted to hallucinogenic drugs. You may feel anxious about everything, small or big, and will be shocked more often than usual. Moreover, your temper will be unusual and surprising. You will also find everything difficult and panic when doing little activities; you will feel more scared and excited because of these drugs.

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You must stop using these drugs as soon as possible because your life could be at risk anytime, so try to treat your addiction as quickly as possible.