Question 1

The Native American Church includes aspects of Christianity and uses __________ as a sacrament.

Accepted Answer

The Native American Church incorporates elements of Christianity and uses peyote, a hallucinogenic cactus, as a sacrament in its religious ceremonies.

Question 2

In which of the following would DMT, a short-acting hallucinogen that is usually ineffective when taken orally, be found?

Accepted Answer

DMT, or N,N-Dimethyltryptamine, is a potent short-acting hallucinogenic substance found in various plants and animals, including the Anadenanthera peregrina seeds used to make Cohoba snuff. This snuff is traditionally used in South America for shamanic rituals.

Question 3

A close relative of LSD, d-lysergic acid amide, is found naturally in which two of the following plants?

Accepted Answer

D-lysergic acid amide, also known as ergine, is a naturally occurring psychedelic alkaloid of the lysergamide family. It is found in significant quantities in the seeds of certain species of morning glories (e.g., Ipomoea tricolor) and in Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds (Argyreia nervosa).

Question 4

What is the anticholinergic plant with a forked root that is mentioned in the Bible?

Accepted Answer

Mandrake is the correct answer because it is known for its anticholinergic properties due to the presence of tropane alkaloids and is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in Genesis and Song of Solomon, for its supposed fertility-enhancing properties. Its root often resembles the human form, leading to many myths and legends about its use and effects.

Question 5

All of the following describe the Amanita muscaria mushroom EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric, is not one of the rarest poisonous mushrooms found only in the Himalayas. It is actually widespread and can be found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It is known for its distinctive red cap with white spots.

Question 6

Martha was telling her friends she was using a peace pill and angel dust. Which substance was she describing?

Accepted Answer

Martha was describing PCP, which is known colloquially as "angel dust." It's a dissociative drug known for its mind-altering effects. "Peace pill" is another slang term for PCP.

Question 7

All of the following are psychological effects of Salvia divinorum EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

Depression is not a psychological effect of Salvia divinorum.

Question 8

Which drug has been reported to produce an increase in sociability and euphoria as well as an increase in blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse?

Accepted Answer

MDMA, also known as ecstasy, is known for its effects on increasing sociability and euphoria, as well as physiological effects such as an increase in blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse rate. These effects contribute to its popularity in social settings and dance parties.

Question 9

Atropa belladonna is also known by what name?

Accepted Answer

Atropa belladonna is commonly known as deadly nightshade, a highly toxic plant that has historically been used both as a poison and a medicine.

Question 10

How was PCP, patented as Sernyl, first tested?

Accepted Answer

PCP, initially patented as Sernyl, was first tested as a dissociative anesthetic. It was developed in the 1950s and initially tested for its anesthetic properties before its use was discontinued due to severe side effects.

Question 11

The catechol hallucinogens include mescaline plus a variety of synthetic derivatives of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Catechol hallucinogens are a class of psychoactive substances that include mescaline and various synthetic derivatives related to the chemical structure of amphetamine. These substances are known for their hallucinogenic effects. Morphine, cocaine, and acetylcholine are not structurally related to this class of hallucinogens.

Question 12

What is the red and white speckled mushroom that has been associated with early Christianity and other religions all over the world?

Accepted Answer

Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric, is the red and white speckled mushroom that has been associated with early Christianity and other religions worldwide, often symbolizing immortality or spiritual visions.

Question 13

Ricaurte and colleagues were forced to retract their paper one year after it was published in The New York Times on September 27, 2002, because they discovered what drug had been mistakenly given, rather than MDMA?

Accepted Answer

Ricaurte and colleagues retracted their paper because they discovered that methamphetamine had been mistakenly given to primates in their study, instead of MDMA (Ecstasy). This error significantly impacted the study's findings and conclusions about the neurotoxic effects of MDMA.

Question 14

What two drugs share the rave scene with MDMA?

Accepted Answer

2-CB and 2-C-T7 are both synthetic psychoactive substances that have been known to be used in the rave scene alongside MDMA, due to their hallucinogenic and stimulant effects.

Question 15

How is the PCP experience different from the LSD and mescaline experiences?

Accepted Answer

PCP (Phencyclidine) is known for causing significant alterations in body perception, distinguishing it from the experiences induced by LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) and mescaline, which are more commonly associated with visual hallucinations and alterations in thought processes rather than changes in body perception.

Question 16

Which Quechuan name, describes the combination of two plants, one containing DMT and the other containing harmaline (an MAO inhibitor), that is used in the Amazon region?

Accepted Answer

Ayahuasca is a traditional South American brew made from plants that contain DMT and harmaline. The DMT provides the psychoactive effects, while the harmaline acts as an MAO inhibitor, allowing the DMT to be orally active.

Question 17

Besides hallucinations, what else does mescaline produce?

Accepted Answer

Mescaline, a psychedelic compound found in certain cacti, is known to cause physiological effects such as pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and elevated blood pressure, rather than sedation, analgesia, or increased hunger and thirst.

Question 18

How did the 2012 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey rank ecstasy use in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The 2012 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey ranked ecstasy as the third most commonly used illicit drug in Canada, following cannabis and cocaine.

Question 19

The Pemberton Music Festival, Boonstock, Escapade, and Veld are all large-scale Canadian music festivals. A total of five drug-related deaths of individuals aged 19‒24 in the summer of 2014 occurred at these festivals. What was the cause?

Accepted Answer

The cause of the drug-related deaths at these Canadian music festivals was MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or molly, which is known for its prevalence in the festival and club scenes.

Question 20

What does the plant Jimsonweed contain?

Accepted Answer

Jimsonweed contains anticholinergic chemicals, such as scopolamine and atropine, which can cause delirium and hallucinations.

Quiz 14: Hallucinogens