psychedelics

/ˌsaɪkəˈdɛlɪks/

Meanings

noun

Any psychoactive substance (such as LSD or psilocybin) which, when consumed, causes perceptual changes (sometimes erratic and uncontrollable), visual hallucination, and altered awareness of the body and mind.

Examples :

"Research on psychedelics like psilocybin is showing potential benefits for treating anxiety and depression, though more studies are needed. "

noun

Visual stimulation in the form of intense colors and moving patterns.

Examples :

"The art installation featured psychedelics projected onto the walls, creating a swirling, colorful experience. "

mind substance sensation medicine phenomena

Related Words

awareness noun

/əˈwɛənəs/ /əˈwɛɹnəs/

The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.

"I gradually passed from sleep to full awareness."

uncontrollable adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbl̩/ /ˌʌnkənˈtrɒləbl̩/

Not able to be controlled, contained or governed.

"She got the uncontrollable urge for some chocolate."

depression noun

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

"Sarah's depression made it hard to enjoy her usual school activities and look forward to the future. "

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

stimulation noun

/ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/

A pushing or goading toward action.

"The playful competition provided the students with intellectual stimulation, encouraging them to learn more. "

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

hallucination noun

/həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/

A sensory perception of something that does not exist, often arising from disorder of the nervous system, as in delirium tremens; a delusion.

"The student's intense stress led to visual hallucinations; she saw floating objects in the classroom that weren't there. "

psilocybin noun

/saɪləˈsaɪbɪn/

A hallucinogenic alkaloid, C12H15N2O·H2PO3, present in several species of Central American mushroom and producing effects similar to LSD. The prodrug of psilocin.

"Researchers are studying whether psilocybin can help people with depression. "

perceptual adjective

/pərˈsɛptʃuəl/ /pɚˈsɛptʃuəl/

Relating to perception.

"The perceptual differences between the two paintings were subtle but noticeable. "

installation noun

[ɪnstəˈleɪʃən]

An act of installing.

"The installation of the new computer system took several hours. "

psychoactive noun

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈæktɪv/ /ˌsaɪkiːoʊˈæktɪv/

Any drug that affects the mind or mental processes.

"LSD and DMT are psychoactives."