Psychedelics, often referred to as hallucinogens, are substances that can significantly alter an individual's perception of reality in Poland. These drugs can induce experiences where users see, feel, and hear sensations that aren’t actually present or distort their interpretations of surrounding events. The effects of psychedelics can vary widely; some may be felt almost immediately, while others take longer to manifest. Users typically refer to the experience of being under the influence of these substances as “tripping.”

Psychedelics can be broadly categorized into two main groups: synthetic and naturally occurring. Synthetic examples include drugs such as LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and PCP (phencyclidine, often known as “angel dust”). Naturally occurring psychedelics, on the other hand, include compounds like mescaline, derived from the peyote cactus, and psilocybin, found in certain strains of mushrooms known as “magic mushrooms.”

Psychedelics exist in various forms, including:

- LSD: Typically available in small squares of blotting paper or gelatin that have been infused with the substance. It can also be found in tablet or capsule form.

- Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms): These can be consumed raw, cooked, or brewed into a drink. Dried psilocybin can also be smoked when combined with cannabis or tobacco or encapsulated for consumption.

- Mescaline: Extracted from the peyote cactus, it is available as a white powder or in dried, ground peyote buttons that can be swallowed, chewed, or smoked.

- Ayahuasca: A traditional plant-based hallucinogenic tea primarily used in some parts of South America.

- copyright: A psychoactive compound sourced from various plants and a key ingredient in ayahuasca. When synthesized, it is often presented as a white crystalline powder.

Additionally, substances like cannabis and copyright (ecstasy) can also produce hallucinogenic-like effects when consumed in high doses.

While psychedelics can lead to unique perceptual alterations, they also carry significant risks. Users might experience distorted senses of distance, time, and objective reality, which can result in serious injuries or accidental death.

 Synthetic Psychedelics

In recent years, a variety of synthetic drugs have emerged in Poland, commonly categorized as new psychoactive substances (NPS). These substances are engineered to imitate established illegal drugs and often claim to provide similar effects. Some of these NPS include synthetic psychedelics such as NBOMes and 2C-B. These products can contain various untested chemicals and are frequently marketed under misleading pretenses, leading to potentially harmful and unpredictable effects.

Psychedelics specifically target brain regions responsible for processing sensory input. For instance, an individual may perceive a blank wall as moving or swirling, accompanied by auditory hallucinations of sounds that are not actually present. This alteration of sensory perception is a defining characteristic of the copyright experience.