Examples
Classical or serotonergic psychedelics (agonists for the 5-HT2A serotonin receptors) include LSD, psilocybin (the active constituent of psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as "magic mushrooms"), mescaline (the active constituent of peyote), and DMT (the active constituent of ayahuasca and potentially an endogenous psychedelic compound). Salvia divinorum is an atypical psychedelic that has been gaining popularity over the past decade, due to its legality in many US states. It is often compared to DMT due to its short and very intense trip. A few newer synthetics such as MDMA and 2C-B have also enjoyed some popularity. Cannabis, one of the most widely used psychoactive drugs in the world, produces effects similar to low doses of classical psychedelics, though at higher doses or in sensitive individuals it can be quite psychedelic.
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