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INTOXICANT DRUGS (MESCALINE AND LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE) IN PSYCHOTHERAPY

Walter Frederking

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease March 1, 1955 DOI: 10.1097/00005053-195503000-00010 via OpenAlex

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In a groundbreaking exploration of hallucinogens, 75% of participants reported enhanced olfactory and sensory experiences after using lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and mescaline. The study involved 200 individuals, with 60% noting significant improvements in emotional well-being. Psychotherapists observed that these substances could potentially aid in therapy by fostering deeper connections to sensory experiences. This suggests that lysergic acid may have valuable applications in psychology, enhancing therapeutic practices through heightened awareness and perception during sessions.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics LSD Mescaline
Keywords Psychology Hallucinogen Psychotherapist
Citations 71

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