A psychedelic experience, or trip, is characterized by the perception of aspects of one's mind previously unknown, or by the creative exuberance of the mind liberated from its ordinary fetters. Psychedelic states are one of the stations on the spectrum of experiences elicited by sensory deprivation as well as by psychedelic substances. On that same spectrum will be found hallucinations, changes of perception, synesthesia, altered states of awareness, mystical states, and occasionally states resembling psychosis. The word psychedelic comes from a combination of two Greek words: psyche (ψυχή) and delos (δήλος). Literally, it means "mind manifesting". Fetters, shackles or leg irons are a kind of physical restraint used on the feet or ankles. ... Sensory deprivation is the deliberate reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses. ... A hallucination is a sensory perception experienced in the absence of an external stimulus, as distinct from an illusion, which is a misperception of an external stimulus. ... In psychology and the cognitive sciences, perception is the process of acquiring, interpreting, selecting, and organizing sensory information. ... Synesthesia (also spelled synæsthesia or synaesthesia, plural synesthesiae or synaesthesiae)—from the Ancient Greek (syn), meaning with, and (aisthÄ“sis), meaning sensation—is a neurological condition in which two or more bodily senses are coupled. ... Mysticism (ancient Greek mysticon = secret) is meditation, prayer, or theology focused on the direct experience of union with divinity, God, or Ultimate Reality, or the belief that such experience is a genuine and important source of knowledge. ... Psychosis is a generic psychiatric term for a mental state often described as involving a loss of contact with reality. Stedmans Medical Dictionary defines psychosis as a severe mental disorder, with or without organic damage, characterized by derangement of personality and loss of contact with reality and causing deterioration... For psychedelics, see psychedelic drug. ...

The psychedelic experience is an intimate experience, but there are many common themes, and ranges from a sense of connectedness to everything in the immediate vicinity, to a sense of oneness with everything in the universe. Potentially, the range of the drug-induced psychedelic experience goes far beyond other drugs, illicit in particular. Simply because "trip drugs", or hallucinogenic drugs have these effects, in contrast to say heroin, and its depressant effects. Oneness is a spiritual term referring to the experience of the absence of egoic identity boundaries, and, according to some traditions, the realization of the awareness of the absolute interconnectedness of all matter and thought in space-time, or ones ultimate identity with God (see Tat Tvam Asi). ... Many drugs are provided in tablet form. ... Hallucinogenic drugs or hallucinogens are drugs that can alter sensory perceptions, elicit alternate states of consciousness, or cause hallucinations. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with sedative. ...

Many who undertake such experiences come to see them as an ordeal, and mentally overbearing. For many, such experiences come to be seen as personal re-enactments of the hero's journey. Psychedelic drugs can be used as a means to achieve states of mind in which different perceptions unhindered by everyday mental filters and processes can arise. Hallucinations and the mental, emotional and long term impact of the experience are positive and enduring for many. The monomyth (often referred to as the heros journey) is a description of a basic pattern found in many narratives from around the world. ...

There has been research, largely during the 1960s, suggesting that psychedelic drugs may be able to lead to breakthrough experiences during psychotherapy and or have documented pharmaceutical advantages.

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies or MAPS is a more current organization that studies the effects of psychedelics. They have a number of books and other scientific journals that have documented psychedelic experiences and information. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a non-profit organization that aims to assist scientists to design, fund, obtain approval for and report on studies into the risks and benefits of MDMA, psychedelic drugs and marijuana. ...

Levels of psychedelic experience

The Psychedelic Experience FAQ describes five different levels of psychedelic experience:

Level 1

This level produces a mild "high" effect, with some visual enhancement (e.g. brighter colors) and music sounds "wider," or more piercing to the ears. This level can be achieved from a normal dose of cannabis or a very low dose of a classic psychedelic such as psilocybin. Occasionally common prescription drugs like SSRIs and the like can produce mild 'trippy' effects, as well, though they are not normally classified as psychedelic experiences because they are so mild.

Cannabis, (also known as marijuana, [1] reefer, pot, weed, grass, or ganja [2] in its herbal form and hashish in its resinous form[3]) is a psychoactive product of the plant Cannabis sativa L. subsp. ... Psilocybin (also known as psilocybine) is a psychedelic alkaloid of the tryptamine family, found in psilocybin mushrooms. ... A prescription drug is a medication that is regulated by legislation to require a prescription before it can be obtained. ... Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressants for treating depression, anxiety disorders and some personality disorders. ...

Level 2

Bright colors; visuals (e.g. things may appear to move or breathe); some two-dimensional patterns become apparent upon shutting eyes. Apparent increase in visual field (ie. seeing an almost 360 view around your head). Confused, cyclic or reminiscent thoughts. Change in short term memory leads to continually distracting thought patterns. The need to see 'normal' reality becomes less, the urge to venture 'beyond the void' becomes more. Level 3 tripping can intersperse with level 2 as long as eyes are shut. This state can be achieved from a high dose of THC or a low dose of psilocybin or LSD.

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Level 3

Very obvious visuals, everything looking curved and/or warped, patterns, kaleidoscopes or fractal images seen on walls, landscapes, faces, etc. Closed eye hallucinations become three dimensional. There is some confusing of the senses (synesthesia). Time distortions and "moments of eternity". Movement at times becomes extremely difficult (too much effort required). A normal dose of either psilocybin or LSD can produce this effect.

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Level 4

Strong visual effects, e.g. objects morphing into other objects. Dissolving or multiple splitting of the ego (e.g. things start talking, or feeling of contradictory things simultaneously). The loss of sense of self can bring a shift in the sense of reality, often accompanied by a sense of ineffable lucidity. Time becomes very distorted and participants may perceive an activity lasting only minutes to have encompassed hours of their own reality. Out-of-body experiences and ESP-type experiences. A high dose of psilocybin can produce this effect, as can a normal to high dose of LSD.

Extra-sensory perception (ESP) is defined in parapsychology as the ability to aquire information by paranormal means. ... Psilocybin (also known as psilocybine) is a psychedelic alkaloid of the tryptamine family, found in psilocybin mushrooms. ... Lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly called LSD, LSD-25, or acid. ...

Level 5

Total loss of visual connection with reality. The senses cease to function in the normal way. Total loss of ego. Feelings of merging with space, other objects or the universe. Feelings of reaching to the beginning or the end of space and time. The loss of reality becomes so extreme that it defies explanation. Dream or movie like states, people have been reported seeing themselves in entirely different settings than their original setting. Earlier levels are relatively easy to describe in terms of measurable changes in perception and thought patterns. The only thing still reported to be working at a recognizable level, is the mind's voice of thought. Much is unknown about what a person actually experiences during this period, because most people actually come back explaining the experience as "unexplainable" or "uncommunicable". This effect can be produced in high doses of LSD and extremely high doses of psilocybin or with extremely high doses of the strongest extracts of salvia divinorum. DMT is known to send people to level 5 with a common smoked dose, making it one of the most powerful psychedelics known to man.^{[citation needed]}

Lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly called LSD, LSD-25, or acid. ... Psilocybin (also known as psilocybine) is a psychedelic alkaloid of the tryptamine family, found in psilocybin mushrooms. ... Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), also known as N,N-dimethyltryptamine, is a psychedelic tryptamine. ...

Psychedelic drugs

• 2C-B
• 2C-E
• AMT
• Ayahuasca
• Cannabis (THC)
• DOM
• DMT
• DPT
• Ergine/LSA
• Ibogaine
• LSD
• Mescaline
• MDA
• MDEA
• MDMA
• Nutmeg, in high doses.
• Psychedelic Mushrooms (Psilocybin)
• Salvia Divinorum
• Yopo

2C-B, or 4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine (4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxybenzeneethanamine) is a class of phenethylamine, a lesser-known psychedelic drug of the 2C family, an entactogen. ... 2C-E (2,5-dimethoxy-4-ethylphenethylamine) is a psychedelic drug and phenethylamine of the 2C family. ... α-Methyl-tryptamine, also known as alpha-methyltryptamine, α-MT, AMT or IT-290, is a synthetic drug of the tryptamine family. ... Ayahuasca (Quechua, pronounced ) is any of various psychoactive infusions prepared from the Banisteriopsis spp. ... Cannabis, (also known as marijuana, [1] reefer, pot, weed, grass, or ganja [2] in its herbal form and hashish in its resinous form[3]) is a psychoactive product of the plant Cannabis sativa L. subsp. ... The acronym THC has several possible meanings: Teens Hate Chains, a Japanese singing group Tetrahydrocannabinol, the main active ingredient in Cannabis Tetrahydrocurcuminoids, extracted from Turmeric as an active ingredient in cosmetics Texas Historical Commission Therapeutic Humane Cannabis Act Thermohaline circulation The History Channel Terminal Handling Charges This page concerning a... DOM (or STP, allegedly standing for Serenity, Tranquillity and Peace) is a psychedelic hallucinogenic drug of the phenethylamine class of compounds, sometimes used as an entheogen. ... Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), also known as N,N-dimethyltryptamine, is a psychedelic tryptamine. ... Dipropyltryptamine (DPT) is a psychedelic and entheogenic hallucinogenic drug belonging to the tryptamine family. ... LSA, also known as d-lysergic acid amide, d-lysergamide, ergine, and LA-111, is an alkaloid of the ergoline family that occurs in various species of vines of the Convolvulaceae and some species of fungi. ... Ibogaine is an indole alkaloid, a long-acting hallucinogen which has gained attention due to its application in the treatment of opioid addiction and similar addiction syndromes. ... Lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly called LSD, LSD-25, or acid. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA or Tenamfetamine), is a psychedelic hallucinogenic drug and empathogen/entactogen of the phenethylamine family. ... MDEA (also MDE), which stands for 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine, is a psychedelic hallucinogenic drug and empathogen-entactogen of the phenethylamine family. ... ecstasy and religious ecstasy MDMA, most commonly known today by the street name ecstasy, is a synthetic entactogen of the phenethylamine family whose primary effect is to stimulate the brain to rapidly secrete large amounts of serotonin, causing a general sense of openness, empathy, energy, euphoria, and well-being. ... It has been suggested that Legal drugs#Nutmeg be merged into this article or section. ... Magic mushrooms are also known as sacred mushrooms, psychedelic mushrooms, and, more generally, hallucinogenic mushrooms. ... Psilocybin (also known as psilocybine) is a psychedelic alkaloid of the tryptamine family, found in psilocybin mushrooms. ... Binomial name Epling & Játiva[1] Salvia divinorum, also known as Diviners Sage,[2] Magic Mint,[2] María Pastora,[3] Sage of the Seers, or simply Salvia (although the genus name is shared among many plants), is a powerful psychoactive plant, a member of the sage genus and... Binomial name Anadenanthera peregrina Speg. ...

Notable mind explorers

• The Beatles
• Hector Berlioz
• Mr. Bungle
• William S. Burroughs
• Peter Carroll
• John Cage
• Carlos Castaneda
• Francis Crick
• Ram Dass
• The Doors
• Allen Ginsberg
• The Grateful Dead
• Augustus Owsley Stanley III
• The Who
• Jefferson Airplane
• Stanislav Grof
• Jimi Hendrix
• David Nguyen
• Bill Hicks
• Steve Jobs
• Dave Matthews
• Mitch Hedburg
• Albert Hofmann
• Peter Coyote
• Phish
• Aldous Huxley
• Incubus
• William James
• Jack Kerouac
• Allman Brothers Band
• Jack Nicholson
• Dennis Hopper
• Peter Fonda
• Ken Kesey
• Tony T. Pham
• Timothy Leary
• John Lilly
• Terence McKenna
• Ralph Metzner
• Pink Floyd
• William Shatner
• Alexander Shulgin
• Hunter S. Thompson
• Tool
• Alan Watts
• William White^{[disambiguation needed]}
• Brian Wilson
• Robert Anton Wilson
• Yes
• The Butthole Surfers
• The Meat Puppets

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See also

• Shulgin Rating Scale
• Entheogen
• Monomyth
• Psychedelic
• Psychedelic art
• Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants
• Psychedelic drug
• Psychedelic era
• Psychedelic literature
• Psychedelic music
• Psychedelic psychotherapy
• Psychonaut
• Recreational drug use
• Meta-universe

The Shulgin Rating Scale is used when describing the level of activity of a psychoactive compound at a given dossage. ... This entry covers entheogens in the strict sense of the word (i. ... The monomyth (often referred to as the heros journey) is a description of a basic pattern found in many narratives from around the world. ... For psychedelics, see psychedelic drug. ... Santanas Abraxas (album) cover by Mati Klarwein Psychedelic art is art inspired by the psychedelic experience induced by drugs such as LSD, Mescaline, and Psilocybin. ... The general group of pharmacological agents commonly known as hallucinogens can be divided into three broad categories: psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants. ... Psychedelic drugs are psychoactive drugs whose primary action is to alter the thought processes of the brain. ... The Psychedelic era refers to a musical and artistic style in the years between 1965 and 1975. ... Psychedelic literature encompasses a few different areas: The science of psychedelic drugs DMT: The Spirit Molecule by Rick Strassman LSD Psychotherapy by Stanislav Grof Subjective effects of psychedelic drugs The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell by Aldous Huxley Direct inspiration of the psychedelic experience The Psychedelic Experience: A... Psychedelia in music (or also psychedelic music, less formally) is a term that refers to a broad set of popular music styles, genres and scenes, that may include psychedelic rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic pop, psychedelic soul, psychedelic ambient, psychedelic trance, psychedelic techno, and others. ... Psychedelic psychotherapy refers to psychotherapeutic practices involving the use of psychedelic drugs. ... A psychonaut (from the Greek ψυχοναύτης, meaning literally a sailor of the mind) is a person who uses trance technologies from any of the worlds religions, modern psychology, meditation, and other assorted paradigms, to explore the psyche, their own consciousness, and potentially improve real performance of certain psychological tasks. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... A multiverse (or meta-universe) is the hypothetical set of multiple possible universes (including our universe) that together comprise all of physical reality. ...

External links

• Trippy Apps Every Psychedelic Computer Program on the Internet
• Mental FX Trippy Psychedelic Movies (pay site with free content)
• Drugs-plaza Many Drugs Experiences reports
• PsychedelicJones One man's experiences exploring psychedelic consciousness with magic mushrooms, salvia divinorum and other substances.
• Artist draws man portraits while under the influence of LSD.
• World Science (Jan. 31, 2007). How drugs cause hallucinations
• Psychedelic Art Psychedelic LSD Art