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Psilocybin: Effects and Synthesis

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What is the traditional use of mescaline?

To reduce nausea and vomiting

To treat insomnia

To induce hyperactivity and agitation

To enhance visual perception during rituals (correct)

What physical symptoms are often reported after ingesting mescaline?

Nausea and vomiting (correct)

Intense joy and sadness

Extreme anxiety and paranoia

Reduced heart rate and blood pressure

How does the 'trip' induced by mescaline progress?

Initial hyperactivity and agitation followed by deep meditative concentration (correct)

Feelings of intense joy or sadness followed by disorientation

Altered perception of time and space followed by extreme anxiety and paranoia

Nausea and vomiting followed by reduced heart rate and blood pressure

Which natural substance contains mescaline?

Peyote Signup and view all the answers

What is the main similarity between mescaline and other natural phenylalkylamines?

They are structurally similar to serotonin Signup and view all the answers

Why do hallucinogens not produce physical dependence or withdrawal syndrome?

Because they are used sporadically Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes mescaline from lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)?

Mescaline is a natural substance, while LSD is synthetic Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of mescaline, a hallucinogen mentioned in the text?

Khat plant (Catha edulis) Signup and view all the answers

What are the reported clinical effects of mephedrone, a substance mentioned in the text?

Anxiety, reduced ability to concentrate, short-term memory, irritation of nasal mucosa Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of mescaline, a hallucinogen mentioned in the text?

Causes hallucinations and changes in appearance Signup and view all the answers