An altered state of consciousness. Major psychedelic drugs include mescaline, LSD, psilocybin and DMT. Studies show that psychedelics are physiologically safe.
Theories explaining what occurs during hypnosis fall into two groups. Altered state theories see hypnosis as an altered state of mind or trance, marked by a level of awareness different from the ordinary conscious state.
Hypnosis is a human condition involving focused attention reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion.
…Therapeutic purposes is referred to as hypnotherapy.
