psychedelic drug

psychedelic drug

noun
a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences [syn: hallucinogen
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psychedelic drug

any of the so-called mind-expanding drugs that are able to induce states of altered perception and thought, frequently with heightened awareness of sensory input but with diminished control over what is being experienced. See also hallucinogen.

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