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[Hallucinogens, amphetamines and entactogens].

F X Vollenweider1, M F Vollenweider-Scherpenhuyzen

  • 1Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich, Klinische Forschung, Lenggstrasse 31, CH-8029 Zürich. vollen@bli.unizh.ch

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|July 10, 2003
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MDMA (Ecstasy) and similar drugs alter mood and are popular among young adults. Concerns about risks may be leading to a resurgence in classic amphetamine and hallucinogen use, like LSD and magic mushrooms.

Area of Science:

  • Psychopharmacology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • MDMA (Ecstasy), MDE, and MDA are amphetamine derivatives causing altered states with emotional effects.
  • Ecstasy is a prevalent recreational drug among young adults, especially in the techno scene.
  • A trend indicates a revival of classic amphetamine and hallucinogen abuse, driven by concerns over Ecstasy's neurotoxicity and somatic risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the psychological and somatic effects of hallucinogens, amphetamines, and entactogens.
  • To provide an overview of the current landscape of recreational drug use, including emerging trends.
  • To inform about the risks associated with widely used recreational substances.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on drug effects.

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  • Analysis of survey data on recreational drug use trends.
  • Synthesis of information on psychological and somatic impacts.

    • Main Results:

    • Amphetamine derivatives like MDMA induce altered states with emotional components.
    • Psilocybin mushrooms and LSD are prominent hallucinogens.
    • Concerns about neurotoxicity and somatic risks are influencing drug choice.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the effects and risks of various recreational drugs is crucial.
    • The resurgence of classic substances highlights evolving patterns in drug use.
    • Further research into the long-term impacts of these substances is warranted.