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What is the traditional use of mescaline?
To enhance visual perception during rituals
What physical symptoms are often reported after ingesting mescaline?
Nausea and vomiting
How does the 'trip' induced by mescaline progress?
Initial hyperactivity and agitation followed by deep meditative concentration
Which natural substance contains mescaline?
Peyote
What is the main similarity between mescaline and other natural phenylalkylamines?
They are structurally similar to serotonin
Why do hallucinogens not produce physical dependence or withdrawal syndrome?
Because they are used sporadically
What distinguishes mescaline from lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)?
Mescaline is a natural substance, while LSD is synthetic
What is the source of mescaline, a hallucinogen mentioned in the text?
Khat plant (Catha edulis)
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
What is the main effect of mescaline, a hallucinogen mentioned in the text?
Causes hallucinations and changes in appearance
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