Commonly Abused Drugs
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Commonly Abused Drugs
DMT
A synthetic drug producing intense but relatively short-lived
hallucinogenic experiences; also naturally occurring in some South
American plants (See Ayahuasca).
| Street Names | Commercial Names | Common Forms | Common Ways Taken | DEA Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMT, Dimitri | No commercial uses | White or yellow crystalline powder | Smoked, injected | I |
| Possible Health Effects | |
|---|---|
| Short-term | Intense visual hallucinations, depersonalization, auditory distortions, and an altered perception of time and body image, usually resolving in 30-45 minutes or less. Physical effects include hypertension, increased heart rate, agitation, seizures, dilated pupils, involuntary rapid eye movements, dizziness, incoordination. |
| Long-term | Unknown. |
| Other Health-related Issues | At high doses, coma and respiratory arrest have occurred. |
| In Combination with Alcohol | Unknown. |
| Withdrawal Symptoms | Unknown. |
| Treatment options | |
| Medications | It is not known whether DMT is addictive. There are no FDA-approved medications to treat addiction to DMT or other hallucinogens. |
| Behavioral Therapies | More research is needed to find out if DMT is addictive and, if so, whether behavioral therapies are effective. |