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Psilocybin, Mescalin and LSD can be grouped under

A
Hallucinogenic drugs
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B
Opiate drugs
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Stimulants
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D
All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Hallucinogenic drugs
Psilocybin is naturally occurring psychedelic compound, which has mind-altering effects like visual and mental hallucinations.
Mescalin is a naturally occurring psychedelic alkaloid of the phenethylamine class, known for its hallucinogenic effects.
LSD or lysergic acid diethylamine is a psychedelic drug of the ergoline family, which is known very well for its hallucinogenic effect.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A), 'Hallucinogenic drug'.

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