Hallucinogen Use and Misuse in Older Adults.
Wm Maurice Redden, Saif-Ur-Rahman Paracha, Quratulanne Sheheryar
Clinics in geriatric medicine February 1, 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2021.07.007 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractHallucinogens, also called psychedelics, have been used for over a millennium. The best known are LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, and PCP. These substances can induce hallucinations and cause somatic and psychological symptoms. Since the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, research on their long-term consequences or potential benefits has been very limited. These drugs are typically misused rather than abused. Recently, renewed interest has emerged, which may lead to possible therapeutic options.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Ketamine LSD |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Older adults Pcp |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key finding | Hallucinogens have been used for over a millennium and renewed interest may lead to possible therapeutic options. |
Abstract
Hallucinogens, or psychedelics, are substances/drugs that have been used for over a millennium. The most well known are LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, and PCP. These substances may induce hallucinations as well as cause somatic and psychological symptoms. Because of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, there has been very little research done to determine the long-term consequences or perhaps potential benefit of misuse and abuse of hallucinogens. Typically, these drugs are not abused but more often misused. Recently, there has been a renewed interest in these compounds, which may lead to possible therapeutic options.