psychedelic drug: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	psychotomimetic drug • psychomimetic drug

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Key People

Ram Dass, wearing a loose light shirt and beaded necklaces, sits with his arms resting on his knees and smiles, photographed indoors at the First Unitarian Church.

Ram Dass

American spiritual leader

Portrait of Dr. Albert Hofmann, discoverer of LSD, wearing a collared shirt, tie, and jacket, looking directly at the camera.

Albert Hofmann

Swiss chemist

Black and white portrait of Timothy F. Leary with white hair and beard, wearing a striped shirt, looking slightly to the side with a thoughtful expression.

Timothy Leary

American psychologist and author