Hallucinations are unreal sensory experiences, such as hearing or seeing something that is not there. Any of our five senses (vision, hearing, taste, smell, touch) can be involved. Most often, when we ...

Are hallucinations common in individuals with dementia? Changes in the brain because of the progression of the disease produce false perceptions of objects or experiences. Visual hallucinations, most ...

People with Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) experience complex visual hallucinations that can seem very real. While there is no cure, people can take simple steps to reduce or sometimes stop their ...

Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) is a rare medical condition that can cause visual disturbances (sometimes called flashbacks) if you’ve taken hallucinogenic drugs in the past. With ...

A popular wild mushroom sold in markets and restaurants in Yunnan, China, causes hallucinations of "little people" when undercooked. Hospital records show that "96 percent of patients affected by this ...