Literature review: Considerations for Psychedelic Research
UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal – January 01, 2013
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
Psychedelics are re-emerging as a significant area within Psychology and Drug Studies, offering promising medical applications. Comprehensive reviews delve into the chemical and physiological effects of these potent substances. Focus areas include hallucinogens like psilocybin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), peyote, and compounds derived from lysergic acid. Understanding their chemical synthesis and alkaloids is paramount. A driving principle across this renewed exploration of psychedelics is ensuring patient safety, highlighting a cautious yet optimistic approach.
Abstract
Research on psychedelic substances is re-emerging. Here we review chemical and physiological effects in addition to medical uses for psychedelic substances. The most common substances included here as psychedelics are lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, and peyote. Safety is the priority underlying the majority of the following studies.