GOLDBERG CHAPTER 13 HALLUCINOGENS

SOC 204 Drugs & Society

How is your group project going?A. Splendid, thanks

for asking.B. Okay – just okay.C. Michelle, we’ve got

problems.D. To be honest, I

haven’t really thought about it, but I’m sure it will be fine. Splendid, th

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Would you like the day for working on your project to beA. TodayB. WednesdayC. ThursdayD. Friday (and have

Discussion on Thursday)E. Friday (and have

Discussion on Wednesday)

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Hallucinogens

Naming this class of drugs is complex

Have you used hallucinogens in the last 30 days?

A. YesB. No

Yes No

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Terms Hallucinogens

Drugs that induce perceived distortions in time and space

Phantasticants Term used to describe drugs that create a fantasy world

Psychedelic (“mind-manifesting”) A term that controversially implies a beneficial, visionary type

of effect

Psychotomimetic Refers to drugs that produce psychotic-like symptoms

Psychotogenic Refers to drugs that generate psychosis

Classical Phantastica Alter perceptions while allowing the

user to remain in communication with the present world

Indole hallucinogens Serotonin LSD, psilocybin

Catechol hallucinogens Norepinephrine & dopamine Mescaline, MDMA, belladonna, amanita

muscaria

Deliriants

Produce more mental confusion, greater clouding of consciousness, and a loss of touch with reality

Anticholinergic hallucinogens Acetylcholine PCP, ketamine

Hallucinogens

About 6,000 different types of plants are capable of altering consciousness

About 150 plants are used for hallucinogenic purposes

Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) are synthetic hallucinogens

LSD Discovery

Synthesized from alkaloids extracted from the ergot fungus

Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann developed LSD as a possible headache remedy in 1938

Albert Hofmann, who was responsible for developing LSD, died from an LSD overdose soon after developing the drug.

A. True.B. False. He died at

57, jumping off a roof during a flashback.

C. False. He lived to be 102 and died of natural causes.

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Early Use of LSD

Theories of Benefit Psychotherapy Enhanced understanding

Military Experiments

At one time, hallucinogenic drugs were associated with witchcraft and sorcery.

A. TrueB. False

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Timothy Leary

Experiments on Harvard graduate students

Religion: League of Spiritual Discovery

At twice its normal dosage, LSD can be fatal.

A. TrueB. False

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Pharmacology

Mouse Party Different hallucinogens are classified by

which neurotransmitter they impact Tolerance develops rapidly Metabolized by liver, half-life is

approximately 3 hours No physical dependence or withdrawal

symptoms

LSD

A. Is the most potent psychoactive chemical known to man

B. Causes a distressing withdrawal syndrome

C. Does not create tolerance

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Trips

Perceptions Altered Visual Images Time Altered Synesthesia

Emotionality 6-9 hours Unique and variable experiences

The phenomenon of hearing colors or seeing sounds is called:

A. FlashbackB. TripC. SynesthesiaD. Overdose

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Use of LSD makes one more creative.

A. TrueB. False

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Adverse Reactions Bad Trips Panic Reactions Flashbacks

LSD has been shown to be as addictive as heroin.

A. TrueB. False

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Do you agree with using hallucinogens for psychotherapeutic purposes?A. YesB. No

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Discussion 7

PRO GROUP – list 3-4 reasons to use hallucinogens in a therapeutic setting

CON GROUP – list 3-4 reasons to NOT use hallucinogens in a therapeutic setting

BOTH GROUPS – what safeguards should be in place if/when these drugs are used?

BOTH GROUPS – do you believe these drugs enhance creativity or spirituality or emotional expression? Why or why not??

Would you go without your phone for a year if someone gave you a million dollars?

A. YesB. No way

Yes

No way

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Expert Group Activity

Study the hallucinogen What is it? How is it used? How is it regulated? What are the effects? Are there negative effects or

warnings?

Psilocybin “Magic Mushrooms”

Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)

PeyoteMescaline

MDMA - Ecstasy

PCP (Phencyclidine)

BelladonnaMandrakeHenbaneDatura

Amanita Muscaria

Salvia Divinorum

Morning GloryHawaiian Baby Woodrose