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How do hallucinogens affect a person's driving skills?

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Cannabis impairs depth perception, attention span and concentration, slows reaction time, and decreases muscle strength and hand steadiness—all of which can affect a person's ability to drive safely. The effects of hallucinogenic drugs, such as LSD, ecstasy, mescaline and psilocybin, distort perception and mood. read more

Do not attempt to operate a motor vehicle or any heavy machinery under the influence of a hallucinogen. Hallucinogens cause hallucinations. You see things that aren't there, things which are there change shsoed, colors, disappear, multiply. read more

The reason I dislike the term 'hallucinogen' is that it makes people think it will give an effect that does NOT occur - full blown hallucinations. The term 'psychedelic' is my preferred word as I feel it more accurately conveys what the substance does. read more

Driving Under the Effects of Hallucinogens A wide range of drugs can qualify as hallucinogenic, including marijuana, LSD, peyote, and ecstasy. If under the effects of the drug while on the road, drivers can find themselves making very dangerous choices. read more

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