Ibogaine can cause cardiac irregularities and has been associated with sudden death. DMT, a chemical in ayahuasca, can cause serious psychological effects like hallucinations, even days after its use. Psychedelic drugs carry the risk of “bad trips.” As a report on the ballot question by the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University notes, the risks of serious negative psychological effects, like psychosis, can be particularly pronounced for people with mental illness. As with any mind-altering drug, there is danger in driving while impaired. There could be harmful effects if drugs are ingested accidentally by children or pets.

Link: The Boston Globe