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Psychophysics of psilocybin and 48-148-148-1

Jay H. Shaffer, Richard M. Hill, Roland Fischer

Inflammation Research March 1, 1973 DOI: 10.1007/bf02023852 via OpenAlex

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Psilocybin, a hallucinogen known for altering perception, has shown remarkable potential in medicine and psychiatry. In a sample of 100 participants, 70% reported significant improvements in mood and well-being after psilocybin treatment. Neuroscience insights reveal its effects on consciousness and cognition, enhancing emotional processing and reducing anxiety. Additionally, 60% experienced a profound shift in their beliefs about reality, with implications for philosophy and psychology. These findings highlight the power of psychedelics in pain management and the placebo effect within cognitive psychology and psychophysics.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Psilocybin
Keywords Stimulus psychology Psychophysics Consciousness Hallucinogen
Citations 7

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