Psychotomimetic Substances

Psychotomimetic substances are a class of drugs that cause mental and behavioral disorders, similar to psychosis, in people who use them. Due to this, they are considered the most dangerous substances, as they can lead to hospitalization or even death. However, despite their danger, psychotomymetric drugs are actively used in medicine to treat various diseases.

There are several types of psychotomimectic substances, differing in their mechanism of action. Some of them (psychostimulants) stimulate the central nervous system, increase activity, improve memory and attention. They are often used to treat depression, schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Other substances (anxiolytics) have a calming effect, relieve anxiety, fatigue and psychomotor hyperactivity. They are used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, insomnia and alcohol addiction. Still others (amnestics) suppress memory, reduce the ability to concentrate and reconstruct events,