Psychedelic experience

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A psychedelic experience, also known colloquially as a "trip", is a temporary altered state of consciousness induced by the consumption of a psychedelic substance. Classic psychedelics include semisynthetic ergolines such as LSD, psilocybin contained in several mushroom species, DMT contained in the ayahuasca brew, and mescaline contained in several cacti. For example, an acid trip is a psychedelic experience brought on by the use of LSD, while a mushroom trip is a psychedelic experience brought on by the use of psilocybin. Psychedelic experiences feature alterations in normal perception such as visual distortions and a subjective loss of self-identity, sometimes interpreted as mystical experiences. Psychedelic experiences lack predictability, as they can range from being highly pleasurable (known as a good trip) to frightening (known as a bad trip). The outcome of a psychedelic experience is heavily influenced by the person's mood, personality, expectations, and environment (also known...

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