The alternative psychedelic and dissociative drugs include entactogens like MDMA (Ecstasy), dissociative drugs like phencyclidine (PCP), Ketamine, and Salvia. Synthetic cannabinoids like “Spice” and “K2” are laboratory-created “Uber – THC” that can be easily sprayed on or added to traditional marijuana products that are quickly becoming legal throughout the United States. Kratom’s effects are stimulation at low doses, and opioid-like depressant and euphoric effects occur at higher doses. Kratom is quickly becoming a recreational “opioid-substitute” used as an alternative to oxycodone and heroin.

Bath salts are extremely dangerous designer drugs with high abuse potential that are part of a drug class known as synthetic cathinones. These mind-altering drugs are potent central nervous system stimulants that can lead to severe and fatal adverse reactions. The drug effect is similar to methamphetamine and is often sold on the street as cheap substitutes for methamphetamine and cocaine. Often, hallucinations from “Party Psychedelics” can be side effects related to toxic exposures to these drugs.

Dr. Bornstein will present a clear peer-reviewed discussion of Alternative Psychedelics in this new and unique 3-hour webinar. The discussion will begin with a detailed examination of affected neurotransmitters and opinions concerning their importance in addiction and dangerous adverse drug reactions. He will then deeply explore historical and current data concerning entactogens, dissociative drugs, and psychedelic “street drugs.”