ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Empathogen–entactogen

Okay kiddo, so there are some things that people take that make them feel really happy and connected to others. These things are called empathogens and entactogens.

Empathogens are things like MDMA or ecstasy that make people feel like they really understand and care about other people's feelings. It can make them want to give lots of hugs and say kind things to others.

Entactogens are things like mescaline or 2C-B that help people feel really connected to their emotions and senses. They might feel like they can really appreciate the beauty in the world and everything around them feels new and exciting.

Now, it's important to know that these things can also have risks and can be dangerous if not used in a safe and responsible way. So, just like with anything else, it's important to be careful and make good choices.