A psychedelic experience is an altered state of consciousness induced by ingesting drugs such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline. It is marked by hallucinations and changes in perception, emotion, and thought, sometimes leading to profound personal insights or spiritual awakenings. During the experience, a person may experience heightened senses, visual and auditory hallucinations, greater appreciation for beauty, increased introspection and imagination, heightened sense of interconnectedness with the world, and a feeling of unity with a higher power. Psychedelic experiences can be deeply transformative and therapeutic, leading to a greater understanding of the self and the world around us.

See also: peak experience, altered state, non-ordinary state, magical thinking