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7 myths about psychedelic drugs like LSD that are doing more harm than good

Erin BrodwinMar 10, 2017, 00:53 IST

Reuters/ DEA

Scientists are increasingly hopeful that certain types of psychedelic drugs will one day be approved for medical purposes like treating depression and anxiety.

But what defines a psychedelic (or hallucinogen, as they are also known)? How is it different from other drugs like cocaine or alcohol? And what makes a "trip" on one psychedelic - like acid, for example - distinct from a trip on another? Read on to find out.