According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the prevalence of hallucinogen use disorder among 12–17-year-olds increased by 41% between 2023 and 2024, rising from 59,000 to 83,000. (A use disorder is defined as meeting over the past 12 months two or more of a set of 10 criteria like ever-increasing consumption, persistent use in spite of social problems, and other similar metrics.) The survey, conducted by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, also estimated that 405,000 12–17-year-olds used a hallucinogen in 2024, implying that 20% had a hallucinogen use disorder. Examples of hallucinogens, also known as psychedelics, include psilocybin (magic mushrooms), LSD, and ecstasy. This trend will likely be exacerbated by President Trump’s executive order on psychedelics, which will further normalize the use of these mind-altering drugs and send the false message that they are safe.