Hallucinogens

LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)

Mechanism of Toxicity

• Partial agonist at 5-HT2A receptors

Effects

• Colorful hallucinations

• Sleep disturbance

• Loss of judgement

Marijuana (THC)

Mechanism of Toxicity

• Agonist of cannabinoid receptors

Effects

• Relaxation

• Increased appetite

• Improved pain control

• Tachycardia

• Hallucinations

• Diminished short-term memory

• Decreased motor activity