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hallucinogenic substances
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the consumption of psychoactive plants in ancient global and ... academia.edu 4 facts
claimParticipants in the 2021 PLoS ONE study reported that curiosity was the primary reason for beginning to use hallucinogenic substances.
claimThe majority of individuals interviewed in the 2021 PLoS ONE study used hallucinogenic substances to experience interesting effects, overcome personal difficulties, and for individual and spiritual growth, rather than for problematic drug use or partying.
measurementMost participants in the 2021 PLoS ONE study began using hallucinogenic substances in their 20s.
claimThe internet often played a role in participants first hearing about the hallucinogenic substances used in the 2021 PLoS ONE study.
“Plants of the Gods” and their hallucinogenic powers in ... surgicalneurologyint.com Jul 19, 2021 4 facts
claimThe term 'Plants of the Gods' refers to the religious significance that members of many primitive cultures worldwide attribute to plants containing hallucinogenic or mind-altering substances.
claimIn many primitive cultures, plants containing hallucinogenic or mind-altering substances are considered sacred and are consumed in religious rituals to communicate with gods or revered ancestors, or used in healing rites.
claimThe term 'Plants of the Gods' refers to the religious significance that members of many primitive cultures worldwide attribute to plants containing hallucinogenic or mind-altering substances.
claimMost hallucinogenic substances found in plants are toxic but generally follow the principle of hormesis.
Hallucinogenic Plants and Their Use in Traditional Societies culturalsurvival.org Feb 19, 2010 1 fact
claimHallucinogenic substances are known by various terms including psychotomimetics (psychosis mimickers), psychotaraxics (mind disturbers), and psychedelics (mind manifesters).
Psychoactive plants in ancient Greece - Neurosciences and History nah.sen.es 1 fact
claimIt is hypothesized that the Eleusinian Mysteries' potion, kykeon, contained hallucinogenic substances, potentially including rye ergot (which contains lysergic acid amides), to induce visions and states of ecstasy.
The Mechanisms of Psychedelic Visionary Experiences - Frontiers frontiersin.org Sep 27, 2017 1 fact
referenceDavid Nichols' 2004 review article, 'Hallucinogens', provides an overview of the pharmacology of hallucinogenic substances.