Mescaline

Description

Mescaline is a type of Catecholamine-like Psychedelic Drug.  Mescaline's chemical structure is similar to that of Norepinephrine and Designer Drugs (Psychedelic Amphetamines).  Most illicit Mescaline is produced synthetically, although Mescaline has been used as a Psychedelic Drug for thousands of years by extracting it from Peyote.

Cardiovascular System/Nervous System

 Low dosages (2 - 3 mg of Mescaline per kg of body weight) causes effects similar to the fight or flight response mediated by Adrenaline:

 Dilation of the Pupils of the Eyes

 Increased Blood Pressure.

 Tachycardia (increased heartbeat rate).

 Increase in body Temperature (Hyperthermia).

 Normal dosages used by Psychedelic Drug users (5 mg per kg of body weight) produce the sought after Psychedelic effects and other effects including:

 Anxiety

 Static Tremor

 Vivid Hallucinations that are usually visual and which consist of brightly colored lights, geometric designs, animals and occasionally people

 Color and space perception is often impaired.

 When ingested orally, Mescaline is rapidly and completely absorbed - significant concentrations of Mescaline arise within the Brain within 30 - 90 minutes after its ingestion.

 The effects of a single dosage of Mescaline persist for approximately 10 hours after its ingestion.

Chemical Name

 3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenylethylamine