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 === '''Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder''' ===
 Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) is a rare clinical condition in which patients who have had previous exposure to a hallucinogenic substance continue to experience perceptual distortions months to years after complete cessation of the initial substance use. HPPD is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V).
+== Specific Psychedelic Adverse Effects ==
+Each [[Psychedelics|psychedelic]] has its own profile of adverse effects which are often associated with the set and [[setting]] in which they are taken. For instance:
+* '''[[LSD]]''': Adverse effects can include increased heart rate and high blood pressure.
+* '''[[Psilocybin]]''': Adverse effects can include nausea and vomiting. It may also lead to psychological effects like anxiety and paranoia.
+* '''[[DMT]]''': DMT can lead to intense hallucinations, increased heart rate, nausea and vomiting.
+* '''[[MDMA]]''': Adverse effects can include can also cause dehydration, hyperthermia, and bruxism (teeth grinding). In some cases, it can lead to more severe effects like hyponatremia (low sodium levels), however many of these effects are associated with the club / rave scene in which it is often taken.
 == Psychedelic Adverse Effect Resistance ==