What is the drug in cactus water?
                                
                                
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                                Although commercial cactus water is perfectly safe, certain cacti species contain the powerful psychoactive compound mescaline. The myth surrounding drug content often stems from confusion between hydrating drinks made from cacti like the prickly pear and the hallucinogenic properties found in other specific species like peyote. Understanding the difference is crucial for health and safety.