What is the difference between a “psychedelic”, “entheogen”, and “hallucinogen” drug?

Question by Andy: What is the difference between a “psychedelic”, “entheogen”, and “hallucinogen” drug?
What is the difference between these three terms used to describe mind-altering drugs? I’ve heard all three used to describe lsd, psilocybin , mescaline, etc. Thanks!

Also, if you could tell me the difference between tryptamine and phenethylamine, that’d be great. If you know.

Best answer:

Answer by Rob
Psychedelic – comes from the Greek language meaning “mind-manifesting.” It is characterized by the perception of aspects of one’s mind previously unknown, or by the creative exuberance of the mind liberated from its ostensibly ordinary fetters.

Entheogen – is is a psychoactive substance used in a religious, shamanic or spiritual context.

Hallucinogens – are a group of pharmacological agents commonly known as hallucinogens can be divided into three broad categories: psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants. These classes of psychoactive drugs have in common that they can cause subjective changes in perception, thought, emotion and consciousness. Unlike other psychoactive drugs, such as stimulants and opioids, the hallucinogens do not merely amplify familiar states of mind, but rather induce experiences that are qualitatively different from those of ordinary consciousness. These experiences are often compared to non-ordinary forms of consciousness such as trance, meditation, conversion experiences, and dreams.

Tryptamine is a monoamine alkaloid found in plants, fungi, and animals

Phenethylamine is a natural monoamine alkaloid, trace amine, and psychoactive drug with stimulant effects.

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