Are you concerned that a loved one is abusing peyote? Are you worried that this hallucinogen is having a negative impact on his or her life?

While peyote may not be the most commonly abused hallucinogen, it does not change the fact that those who are using the drug can experience serious side effects and symptoms.

Many people refer to peyote as one of its street names, including the following:

• Buttons
• Cactus
• Mesc

What You Need to Know

In short, peyote is a small cactus that contains the primary active ingredient of mescaline. For many years, peyote has been used by natives in Mexico and the southwestern states as part of their religious beliefs.

Note: mescaline can be taken from peyote or produced in a synthetic manner. Either way, when abused, it can have the same impact.

Peyote use is quite simple. The crown of the cactus is full of small disc like buttons. These are taken from the roots and dried out. From that point, anybody who is interested in “tripping” can chew the button. An alternative is to soak the buttons in water and then consume the liquid.

The Importance of Knowing Street Names

In the event that you believe somebody close to you is abusing peyote, it is best to know the street names to ensure that you speak their lingo. If you don’t, somebody could be talking about the drug, right in front of you, without you knowing what is going on.

Some people will use the name peyote and none other when describing the hallucinogen. Others, however, will always use a street name. Not only are they familiar with this because of how they speak when making a purchase, but it also gives them the ability to conceal their use to a certain degree.

Short Term Effects

Regardless of what you call this hallucinogen, nothing changes the fact that a person who takes it will experience short term effects, such as the following:

• Increased heart rate and blood pressure
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness
• Tremors
• Numbness

These effects typically take place before the desired mental impact comes to the forefront. It is the hopes of the person tripping on peyote that their mental state will be altered in a way that makes them feel good about life. There are times, however, when this can lead to a terrifying experience full of great fear and anxiety.

The street names for peyote have remained the same for many years, and this is likely to be the case well into the future. If you suspect somebody of taking this hallucinogen, keep your ears open for these names.

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