Fact Sheet IV

WHAT ARE PSYCHEDELICS?

• Substances, both plant-based and synthesized

• Like a "reset button" for the brain, opening a window of neuroplasticity for dramatic results in healing psychiatric disorders

• Enable alterations in perception and cognition conducive to altruism, creativity, and overall health and wellbeing

• Safe and non-addictive

• Common psychedelics include mushrooms, ketamine, MDMA, LSD, DMT, ayahuasca, peyote