Psychoactive substances that can cause perceptual distortions, hallucinations, and altered states of consciousness, including LSD, psilocybin, and PCP, studied for therapeutic potential.
Example: Research investigating how psilocybin-assisted therapy might help treat depression and PTSD by facilitating psychological breakthrough experiences in controlled clinical settings.
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