PSYCHEDELIC SUBSTANCES
Why in News?:
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in the use of Psychedelics in the clinical and research domain of Psychiatry.
In India, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 prohibits the use of psychedelic substances.
What are Psychedelics?
About:
Psychedelics are a group of drugs that alter perception, mood, and thought processing while a person is still clearly conscious. Usually, the person’s insight also remains unimpaired.
Psychedelics are non-addictive and non-toxic. Compared to illicit drugs, psychedelics cause much less harm to the end user.
The two most commonly used psychedelics are d-lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocybin.
