Bad Trip

A bad trip is an unpleasant experience associated with a hallucinogen or psychedelic substance and may involve:

(1) severe fear, anxiety or panic

(2) terrifying hallucinations

(3) nightmarish experience

(4) distress

(5) paranoia

Some of the substance associated with a bad trip include:

(1) mescaline (peyote)

(2) psychedelic mushrooms

(3) LSD

(4) PCP

(5) marijuana (anticholinergic effect)

Complications:

(1) temporary or permanent psychosis

(2) self-harm (mutilation, suicide)