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Hallucinations are where someone sees, hears, smells, tastes or feels things that don't exist outside their mind.
Articles for Hallucinations
Drug-induced hallucinations
Illegal drugs and alcohol People can experience hallucinations when they're high on illegal drugs such as amphetamines, cocaine, LSD or ecstasy. They can also occur during withdrawal from alcohol or
Hallucinations and sleep
It's relatively common for people to experience hallucinations just as they're falling asleep (hypnagogic), or as they start to wake up (hypnopompic). The hallucination may take the form of sounds, o
Hallucinations in children with a fever
Hallucinations can sometimes occur in children who are ill with a fever. Call your GP if your child is unwell with a body temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) and you think they're hallucinating. In the
Hearing voices
Hearing voices in the mind is the most common type of hallucination in people with mental health conditions such as schizophrenia. The voices can be critical, complimentary or neutral, and may make po
Introduction
Read about hallucinations, including the possible causes and practical advice about what to do if you experience them.
