Smart Drugs

Effects Smart drugs are pharmaceutical agents that (are intended to) improve the brain’s cognitive abilities: Promote concentration, alertness, attention and receptivity. Increase intelligence and the ability to think Improvement of the imagination Improving understanding and memory Increase creativity This is also referred to as or in English. The effects are based, among other things, on … Smart Drugs

Narcotics Effects and Side Effects

Products The narcotics are a group of centrally acting drugs and substances, which are strongly regulated and controlled by the state respectively by the drug and health authorities. This is primarily to prevent abuse and to protect the population from the undesirable effects and addiction. Certain narcotics – for example, many potent hallucinogens – are … Narcotics Effects and Side Effects

Mescaline

Products Mescaline, peyote, and San Pedro are among the banned narcotics in many countries and are therefore generally not legally available. Structure and properties Mescaline (C11H17NO3, Mr = 211.3 g/mol) is a trimethoxy-phenylethylamine derivative with a bitter taste (3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylethylamine). Mescaline is structurally related to catecholamines such as epinephrine and to ecstasy, among others. Origin Mescaline … Mescaline

Psilocin

Products Psilocin is one of the banned narcotics in many countries and is therefore not commercially available. Structure and properties Psilocin (C12H16N2O, Mr = 204.3 g/mol) is an ,-dimethylated tryptamine hydroxylated at position 4. It is structurally closely related to bufotenin and serotonin. Psilocin is the active metabolite of psilocybin, which occurs in magic mushrooms … Psilocin

Psilocybe Semilanceata

Products Hallucinogenic mushrooms of the genus are in principle among the prohibited substances in many countries according to the Federal Narcotics Law (schedule d). However, they are known to be illegally cultivated and distributed. Mushroom The Spitzkegelige Bald from the family of the Träuschlingsverwandeln belongs to the psychoactive magic mushrooms (magic mushrooms). Unlike other representatives … Psilocybe Semilanceata

Intoxicant

Products Legally, a distinction can be made between legal intoxicants (e.g., alcohol, nicotine) and prohibited substances (e.g., many hallucinogens, some amphetamines, opioids). Some substances, such as the opioids or the benzodiazepines, are used as drugs and are legally available with a doctor’s prescription. However, their use as intoxicants is not intended and is therefore referred … Intoxicant

Alkaloids

Products Alkaloids and their derivatives are contained as active ingredients in numerous medicines. They have been used medicinally for thousands of years, such as opium with morphine or coca leaves with cocaine. In 1805, a pure alkaloid was extracted for the first time by the German pharmacist Friedrich Sertürner with morphine. Structure and properties Alkaloids … Alkaloids

Salvia Divinorum

Products belongs to narcotics and prohibited substances (Annex d) in many countries only since 2010 and may no longer be traded. The provisions of the Narcotics Act apply. Salvinorin A has not been included in the list so far. In numerous countries, jelly and corresponding preparations are available as legal hallucinogens and are sold, for … Salvia Divinorum

Serotonin Syndrome: Causes and Treatment

Background Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a neurotransmitter biosynthesized from the amino acid tryptophan by decarboxylation and hydroxylation. It binds to seven different families of the serotonin receptor (5-HT1 to 5-HT7) and elicits central and peripheral effects that affect mood, behavior, sleep-wake cycle, thermoregulation, pain perception, appetite, vomiting, muscles, and nerves, among others. Serotonin is vasoconstrictive … Serotonin Syndrome: Causes and Treatment

Microdosing

Products The hallucinogens used for microdosing are not approved as drugs in many countries. Legally, they are prohibited narcotics that may only be used medicinally with an exceptional permit and under medical supervision. Active ingredients Hallucinogens such as LSD, 1P-LSD, psilocybin, and hallucinogenic mushrooms such as are mainly used for microdosing. Effects The drugs are … Microdosing