Hallucinogens are drugs that cause hallucinationsâprofound distortions in a person's perceptions of reality, including delusions and false notions.allucinogens produce rapid, intense mood swings with transitions so fast the user may feel several emotions simultaneously. Hallucinogens cause physiological symptoms such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, and may induce convulsions and seizures when used at high doses.
President Richard Nixonâs actions in 1971 to end dollar convertibility to gold and implement wage/price controls were intended to address the international dilemma of a looming gold run and the domestic problem of inflation.
The short answer to the question of when the US abandoned the Gold Standard isâ¦1971. To understand why, and to appreciate why some economists and politicians would now like to see a return to the Gold Standard, itâs useful to know a little about its history.