Hallucinogenic
(adjective)
- Causing hallucinations, distorted perception, and changes in thought, emotion and awareness.
- Inducing hallucinations and other profound changes in perception, thought, and feeling.
Origin:
Compound word halluci- from the latin word alucinari (to wander in mind), + -ogenic, from the greek -genes (producer, generator), refers to a substance or effect that causes hallucinations.
Examples:
- LSD is a powerful hallucinogenic drug.
- Some mushrooms have hallucinogenic properties.
- Hallucinogenic substances can cause hallucinations and other profound changes in perception, thought, and feeling.
- Hallucinogenic drugs can be found in natural sources such as certain plants and mushrooms, or they can be synthetic.
- Hallucinogenic effects can be temporary or long-lasting, and can include changes in mood, perception, and thinking.