Lysergic acid, a main component of LSD is also a main component of another psychoactive chemical. Ergine, or LSA, is structurally quite similar to LSD, but with a few important differences. LSA’s full chemical name is d-lysergic acid amide. The chemical occurs naturally in a number of plants, the two most common of which are ...
Amanita mushrooms have a long history of use in both North America and Eurasia due to their potent effects as a deliriant drug. However, there are certain species of amanita that are safe and other species of amanita that are not safe. I will explain which are the ones that are commonly (and safely) used ...
Caffeine is one of the most commonly-used and popular psychoactive substance in the world today. In that fast-paced modern world of the service-economy, coffee has become a means for the working world to get on its feet early in the morning and stay awake through the drudgery of jobs. However, how benign is coffee? There ...
MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is a schedule I controlled substance. It is illegal to purchase, sell, or distribute this chemical without a DEA license (which is hardly ever given with regard to schedule I substances). Yet, no matter how stringent the DEA makes regulations on ecstasy, more people continue to use it. Why would ...
Caffeine is a crystalline that is commonly used for energy and diuretic purposes. There is quite a bit of controversy about if caffeine is good, bad, or just o.k. for you. Conflicting studies have been done proving each of these points. Caffeine is commonly put in soda such as Coca-Cola, and energy drinks such as ...
Nutmeg is a commonly used spice in cooking and preparation of certain spice-mixes such as mulling spices. However, nutmeg contains an active psychoactive compound called myristicin, which belongs to the deliriant drug family. When taken in sufficient quantities, nutmeg off a spice rack can produce deliriant effects. Why hasn’t the public heard about nutmeg being ...
LSD is the psychoactive chemical lysergic acid diethylamide. It is a potent hallucinogenic drug colloquially known as acid. LSD is most often prepared as a liquid and is usually ingested, though it can take effect by being absorbed through the skin. A person under the influence of LSD is said to be “tripping.” The duration ...
San Jose parents need to be aware of yet another potential threat to their child as the 2010 school year gets underway. A new legal drug known as K2 has become widely available and is potentially dangerous to your student. The facts about K2 are confusing to some, as it is a legally obtained substance. ...
If using more than a half teaspoon of nutmeg then the consumer will notice a tingling of the mouth, visual enhancement, anxiety, and mild lethargy. Nutmeg is a spice that has been in supply for over four hundred years and its properties have been used around the world as a sedative,e to induce sleep (MoodFoods). ...
Salvia divinorum is a psychoactive shrub indigenous to regions of Mexico that has gained popularity as a means of inner exploration. Also known as “Diviner’s Sage,” it is classified as an entheogen, a plant that can be used for mystical or hallucinogenic effects. Its active compound Salvinorin A, is responsible for the intense effects of ...