Psychedelics are a class of drug whose primary action is to trigger psychedelic experiences via serotonin receptor agonism, causing thought and visual/auditory changes, and altered state of consciousness. Major psychedelic drugs include mescaline, LSD, psilocybin, and DMT. Studies show that psychedelics are physiologically safe and do not lead to addiction. In fact, two studies conducted using psilocybin in a psychotheraputic setting reveal that psychedelic drugs may assist with treating alcohol and nicotine addiction. They are also be used to treat anxiety disorders, such as PTSD,
Books about Psychedelic Drugs:
Haze, Xaviant. Liquid Conspiracy 2: The CIA, MI5, and Big Pharma War on Psychedelics. 320 pages;
Johnsion, Cody. Magic Medicine. 2018, with 232 pages; An armchair adventurer’s guide to all substances psychedelic. From psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca to LSD and MDMA (Ecstasy), Cody Johnson explores the intriguing history of psychedelic sacraments, as well as the therapeutic qualities revealed by the latest scientific research.
McKenna, Terrence. Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution. 1993, with 311 pages;
Shroder, Tom (Thomas). Acid test: LSD, Ecstasy, and the Power toi Heal. 426 pages;
Piccard, George. Liquid Conspiracy 1: JFK, LSD, the CIA, Area 51, & UFOs. 1999, with 183 pages.
Organizations focusing on psychedelic drugs:
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies: website: MAPS.org
People: Researchers and writers about psychedelic drugs:
Duncan Bassett Blewett: did research on the effects of psychedelics on telepathic abilities
Timothy Leary
References:
Wikipedia page on Psychedelic Drugs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_drug
Wikipedia List of Psychedelic drugs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_psychedelic_drugs
Wikipedia List of Psychelic Plants: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_psychoactive_plants