Most psychedelic drugs fall into one of the three families of chemical compounds: tryptamines, phenethylamines, or lysergamides.

Apr 18, 2026 · Psychedelic drugs, known for causing hallucinations and altering perceptions, include chemicals like LSD and natural substances like peyote and psilocybin mushrooms. While not …

Oct 2, 2025 · Learn what drugs are psychedelic, including LSD, psilocybin, DMT, peyote, and more. We explain the effects, risks, and research into potential medical uses.

3 days ago · The most famous—or notorious—of the psychedelic drugs is LSD, a synthetic compound that is usually created in a lab but can also be derived from alkaloids found in some fungi.

Mar 26, 2026 · A psychedelic is a substance that profoundly alters perception, thought, and emotion by acting on serotonin receptors in the brain. The word itself was coined in 1957 by the psychiatrist …

Nov 17, 2025 · Psychedelic agents are substances—most of them naturally derived from plants—that change people’s mental states by temporarily altering their perception of reality. As a result, the …

Apr 1, 2026 · Psychedelics, also known as hallucinogens, are a diverse and rather loosely defined group of substances. While hundreds of naturally occurring and synthetic psychedelic compounds exist, …

Apr 18, 2023 · Hallucinogens, or psychedelics, are a group of drugs that alter a person’s perception of reality. They also change a person’s thoughts and feelings. Types of hallucinogens include LSD, …

Mar 26, 2025 · Read on for a list of common psychedelic drugs, also known as hallucinogens, along with their risks and potential benefits.

May 14, 2026 · Psychedelic drug, any of the so-called mind-expanding drugs that are able to induce states of altered perception and thought, frequently with heightened awareness of sensory input but …