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Hallucinogens are among the oldest known group of drugs
used for their ability to alter human perception and mood.
For centuries, many of the naturally occurring
hallucinogens found in plants and fungi have been used
for a variety of shamanistic practices. In more recent
years, a number of synthetic hallucinogens have been
produced, some of which are much more potent than their
naturally occurring counterparts.

The biochemical, pharmacological, and physiological basis
for hallucinogenic activity is not well understood. Even the
name for this class of drugs is not ideal, since
hallucinogens do not always produce hallucinations.

However, taken in non-toxic dosages, these substances
produce changes in perception, thought, and mood.
Physiological effects include elevated heart rate, increased
blood pressure, and dilated pupils. Sensory effects include
perceptual distortions that vary with dose, setting, and
mood. Psychic effects include disorders of thought
associated with time and space. Time may appear to
stand still and forms and colors seem to change and take
on new significance. This experience may be either
pleasurable or extremely frightening. It needs to be
stressed that the effects of hallucinogens are
unpredictable each time they are used.

Weeks or even months after some hallucinogens have
been taken, the user may experience
flashbacks--fragmentary recurrences of certain aspects of
the drug experience in the absence of actually taking the
drug. The occurrence of a flashback is unpredictable, but is
more likely to occur during times of stress and seem to
occur more frequently in younger individuals. With time,
these episodes diminish and become less intense.

Houston Texas Drug Defense Lawyer Andy Nolen has over 15 years experience defending drug charges and is considered one of the best defense attorneys in Houston with over 400 cases dismissed.

One of the most experienced Houston defense lawyers, Attorney Andy Nolen, represents people who have been accused of a state crime or Houston
law, including in communities such as League City, Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Clear Lake, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Baytown, Pasadena, Memorial,
Spring Branch, River Oaks, West University, and Bellaire. Counties that Houston criminal attorney Andy Nolen serves include: Galveston County • Fort
Bend County • Montgomery County • Brazoria County • Harris County. Cases handled include: Possession of Marijuana, Cocaine, Crystal
Methamphetamine, Xanax, Prescription Drugs, Probation Violations, Theft, Shoplifting, Drunk Driving, Evading Arrest, and all other Felonies and
Misdemeanors.

15 Years Courtroom
Experience as a Houston
Drug Charge Lawyer