Psychedelic Drugs For Depression

Psychedelic Drugs For Depression  : Psychedelic drugs for depression are a group of substances that change or enhance sensory perceptions, thought processes, and energy levels. These substances are also known as hallucinogenic drugs or simply hallucinogens. They come in different forms, ranging from chemicals such as LSD to plants like peyote. Most psychedelic drugs fall into one of the three families of chemical compounds: tryptamines, phenethylamines, or lysergamides (LSD is considered both a tryptamine and lysergamide). They act via serotonin 2A receptor agonism. When compounds bind to serotonin 5-HT_2A receptors,they modulate the activity of key circuits in the brain involved with sensory perception and cognition.