Abstract
Peyote is a cactus that contains the psychedelic alkaloid mescaline. Mescaline produces mind-altering effects similar to those of lysergic acid diethylamide and psilocybin by stimulating serotonin and dopamine receptors in the central nervous system. Mescaline induces changes in catecholamine metabolism and adrenal medullary function that may cause profound sympathomimetic effects. Chronic exposure may result in flashbacks, reoccurrence of hallucinogenic effects, persistent psychosis, anxiety, and depression. Management focuses on supportive care.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Toxicology, Fourth Edition |
| Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1-9 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | V7-451-V7-454 |
| Volume | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128243152 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
Keywords
- Alkyloid
- Cactus
- Folk remedy
- Hallucinogen
- Intoxicant
- Mescaline
- Mescaline toxicity
- Poisonous plant
- Psychedelic
- Psychoactive
- Psychotropic
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