looong
looong

Psychedelic compounds

No summary available for this substance.

Psychedelic compounds

Psychedelic compounds are a class of substances that produce profound changes in perception, mood, and cognitive processes. They are best known for inducing experiences that are often described as spiritual or mystical, and they have been used in various cultural practices and rituals for centuries. Psychedelics can be natural or synthetic, and some of the most well-known include LSD, psilocybin, DMT, and mescaline.

Category
Psychoactive substances
Molecular Formula
Varies
Mechanism of Action
Psychedelic compounds primarily exert their effects by binding to and activating serotonin 5-HT2A receptors in the brain, which leads to altered sensory perception and thought processes.
Evidence Grade
C

Other Names

  • Hallucinogens
  • Entheogens
  • Psychedelics

Primary Benefits

  • Enhanced self-awareness
  • Improved mood
  • Potential therapeutic benefits in mental health disorders like depression and PTSD

Recommended Dosage

Microdosing Typically 1/10th to 1/20th of a recreational dose, taken every three days
Full Dose Varies widely depending on the specific substance and individual factors

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Increased heart rate
  • Impaired motor control
  • Anxiety
  • Potential for psychological distress or 'bad trips'

Precautions

  • Avoid if history of psychosis or certain other mental health conditions
  • Do not mix with certain medications or substances
  • Supervision recommended due to potential for altered judgement and perception

Interactions

  • SSRIs and other psychiatric medications
  • Certain dietary supplements
  • Alcohol
  • Other psychoactive substances

Key References

  • 'Classic psychedelic use is associated with reduced psychological distress and suicidality in the United States adult population.' - Journal of Psychopharmacology, 2015
  • 'Rapid and sustained symptom reduction following psilocybin treatment for anxiety and depression in patients with life-threatening cancer: a randomized controlled trial.' - Journal of Psychopharmacology, 2016
354 – What the dying can teach us about living well: lessons on life and reflections on mortality
Lessons on living well, reflections on death, and holistic care. 2:11:42 0
“I think anecdotally I have seen psychedelic experiences be incredibly helpful to folks that have kind of run into a place in themselves where they don't have you know they've kind of just hit a wall in their own imagination in their own mind as to what this experience is or what it can be that there's just this kind of opening that can happen.”

No comments yet.

View all comments (0)
The Longevity Expert: Is There A Link Between Milk & Cancer? + Ozempic Can Really Mess You Up!
Optimizing Health: Nutrition, Exercise, Mental Wellness, Environmental Concerns, Sleep, Holistic Approaches 1:16:12 0
“I think the Psychedelic Revolution is probably like OIC for mental health you know but with a lot of side effects I mean that there's there's really an incredible safety profile for these compounds they're really really safe and they don't really have side effects and you don't need to use them that often to have the benefit.”

No comments yet.

View all comments (0)
I don’t own or create any of this data—I just organize it and make it searchable, so always double-check with a real doctor before making any health decisions.