Abuse of Magic Mushrooms, Peyote Cactus, Khat, and Solvents: No Readily Available Laboratory Tests
July 9, 2012 DOI: 10.1002/9781118347867.ch6 via OpenAlex
Summary
The chapter reviews the abuse of several psychoactive substances: magic mushrooms, peyote cactus, khat and related compounds, and solvents and glue. It covers their traditional uses, patterns of abuse, and associated health risks. The text provides an overview of each substance's history, pharmacology, and societal impact, concluding with a summary of the dangers and the need for awareness and regulation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review |
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| Keywords | Magic telescope Khat Cactus Traditional medicine Engineering |
| Key finding | The chapter surveys the abuse of magic mushrooms, peyote, khat, and inhalants, highlighting their traditional contexts and modern misuse. |
Abstract
This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Magic Mushroom Abuse Peyote Cactus: Use and Abuse Abuse of Khat and Related Compounds Solvent and Glue Abuse Conclusions References