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Learning Objectives
List psychedelic and hallucinogenic drugs commonly encountered in current clinical settings.
Discuss the effects of psychedelic drugs and hallucinogens on perception and judgment.
Describe the clinical hallmarks of hallucinogen use such as pupillary changes, sweating, palpitations, and ataxia.
List the short and long terms effects of hallucinogenic drugs, including flashbacks and persisting perception disorder.
Describe the major clinical findings in patients using Psilocybin, Mescaline, and DMT.
Discuss the clinical importance of recognizing psychedelic drug use in patients seen by professionals in mental health, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, occupational and physical therapy.