_______________ drugs that can change conscious, awareness, mood, and/or perception.

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Psychoactive drugs are substances (natural or synthetic) that affect the central nervous system and change the cognitive processes, mood, and behavior of an individual. Examples of psychoactive drugs include stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opioids. They can change the way people think, feel, and perceive their environment.

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 Hallucinogenic drugs are a subset of psychoactive drugs that can cause hallucinations, changes in perception, and sensory experiences that are not real. Examples of hallucinogenic drugs include LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, and peyote. They activate serotonin receptors in the brain and alter the interneuronal communication between brain cells, which can lead to visual, auditory, or tactile hallucinations.

_______________ Drugs That Can Change Conscious, Awareness, Mood, And/or Perception