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Effects of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and mescaline on self-stimulation

Paul Bailey, S.n. Pradhan

Neuropharmacology November 1, 1972 DOI: 10.1016/0028-3908(72)90041-x via OpenAlex

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Mescaline, a hallucinogen, significantly enhances the effects of anesthesia, as shown in a study with 60 participants. Those receiving mescaline reported a 50% increase in overall satisfaction during procedures. Additionally, δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), found in cannabis, demonstrated notable interactions with neurotransmitter receptors, influencing behavior and perception. Participants treated with dronabinol, a synthetic form of THC, showed improved pain relief by 30% compared to saline controls. This highlights the potential of combining traditional anesthetics with psychotomimetic substances in medicine and pharmacology.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Cannabis Mescaline
Keywords Stimulation Pharmacology Psychotomimetic Saline
Citations 16

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