noun
- drugs or substances that cause hallucinations and alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes
Usage: plural form; often used in medical, scientific, or educational contexts; can refer to both natural and synthetic substances
Examples
- Researchers are studying how hallucinogens affect brain activity and consciousness.
- Some hallucinogens occur naturally in certain plants and fungi.
- The effects of hallucinogens can last for several hours.
- Hallucinogens have been used in some traditional and spiritual practices for centuries.
- Medical professionals are investigating potential therapeutic uses of certain hallucinogens.
- The possession of hallucinogens is illegal in most countries without proper authorization.