Indians in Northern Mexico have used ______________ as part of their religious rites since prehistoric times.

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Mescaline is the correct answer because it is a naturally occurring psychedelic alkaloid of the phenethylamine class, known for its hallucinogenic effects similar to those of LSD and psilocybin. It is found in certain cacti species, including the peyote cactus (Lophophora williamsii), which has been used in Native American spiritual rituals for thousands of years, particularly by indigenous peoples in Northern Mexico.

Indians in Northern Mexico Have Used ______________ as Part of Their