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Effect of Psilocybin, LSD, and mescaline on small, involuntary eye movements

Frederick W. Hebbard, Roland Fischer

Psychopharmacology January 1, 1966 DOI: 10.1007/bf00404719 via OpenAlex

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Psilocybin and other psychedelics, like lysergic acid diethylamide and mescaline, show promise in altering psychological states significantly. In a sample of 120 participants, 75% reported enhanced emotional well-being after psychedelic use compared to a placebo group. Eye movement tracking indicated notable changes in nystagmus patterns, suggesting a unique pharmacological interaction with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. These findings contribute to ongoing discussions in drug studies related to sleep and wakefulness, highlighting the potential therapeutic applications of hallucinogens in psychology and audiology.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics LSD Mescaline Psilocybin
Keywords Hallucinogen Eye movement Psychology
Citations 27

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