m0useanswered grow question 2 years ago Legit copied from google:
Define Psychedelics :
1) Psychedelics (also known as hallucinogens) are a class of *psychoactive substances* that produce changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes. Psychedelics affect all the senses, altering a person's thinking, sense of time and emotions.
Is Cannabis psychoactive :
2) Cannabis is a generic term used to denote the several psychoactive preparations of the plant Cannabis sativa. The major psychoactive constituent in cannabis is ∆-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Compounds which are structurally similar to THC are referred to as cannabinoids.
Is Cannabis a Psychedelic:
3) Its effects can vary widely from person to person. In addition, distinct strains and types of weed can produce different effects. As a result, weed can be classified as a depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogen, according to the University of Maryland. However, it's never classified as an opiate.
Given the following information, psychoactive's are Psychedelics, but not all are equal.
Cannabis may not be as strong as mushrooms/LSD and have a different feel to it, but the potential is there if the dose is high enough.