Hallucinogens

/həˈluːsɪnədʒenz/ noun

Definition

Plural of hallucinogen; multiple substances that cause hallucinations.

Etymology

Regular English plural of hallucinogen formed with the -s suffix, applied to the 20th-century scientific term for drugs that alter perception.

Kelly Says

Different hallucinogens affect the brain in surprisingly different ways—some like LSD increase connectivity between brain regions, while psilocybin from mushrooms affects different neural networks entirely, explaining why the trips feel distinct.

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