5. Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens are a group of drugs that can change a person's perception. Hallucinogens includesubstances such as phenylcyclidine (PCP). The most common hallucinogens available in Western
Australia are lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and magic mushrooms (containing psylocibin) which
grow in the South West but are seasonal. LSD is also known as 'trips' or 'acid'.
Consumption of hallucinogens may lead to illusions and hallucinations, poor perception of time and
distance, panic, paranoia, possible drowsiness, hyperactivity, confusion, inability to concentrate,
loss of memory and insensitivity to pain and anxiety.
The gross distortions in perception that can occur can place the user at serious risk of injury,
accident and sometimes mental health problems, both acute and chronic.
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