Peyote

Peyote is a small, spineless cactus whose main active ingredient is mescaline. It has a long history of use in American Indian culture as an aid to healing and spiritual practices. It is known for the potency of its hallucinogenic capacity. It can also be synthetically produced. Disc-shaped buttons cut from the top of the peyote plant are typically chewed or soaked in water that produces an intoxicating liquid. They can also be dried and ground up to make a powder that can be swallowed or smoked with marijuana or tobacco. It is rare to find pure mescaline on the streets. Peyote is considered a Scheduled I controlled substance by the DEA.

Signs and Symptoms of Mescaline Abuse
The use of peyote or Mescaline produces visual and auditory distortions because of the hallucinogenic properties of the drug. Some people experience vomiting and nausea as well. There can be negative side effects

Anxiety
Panic
Confusion
Increased Heart Rate
Delusions

Sometimes people will experience an increase

Blood Pressure
Sweating
Sleeplessness
Numbness
Weakness
Distorted Sense of Body (weighted down or weightlessness),
Melding of Past and Present Experiences
Preoccupation with Trivial Thoughts

Unfortunately, peyote can be mixed with other drugs including other hallucinogenic increasing the likelihood of an overdose.

Social Costs of Mescaline Use
The cost to society from peyote or mescaline use is measured in the loss of individual productivity, mental health disorders, and unintentional accidents that occur at work and on the road.

Withdrawal Symptoms from Peyote/Mescaline
There are no known physical symptoms of peyote addiction, though the psychological symptoms are real. As is the case with LSD and PCP, a person can experience unexpected flashbacks. Extreme mood swings and depression can plague users for years.

Slang Terms for Peyote
Bad Seed, Britton, Buttons, Cactus Buttons, Cactus Joint, Half Moon, Hikori, Hikuli, Hyatari, Mesc, Mescal, Mese, Mezc, Moon, Nubs, P, Seni, Topi, Tops