Lack of cross-tolerance in rats among (?) ?9-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol (?9-THC), cannabis extract, mescaline and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD-25)
Psychopharmacology – January 01, 1968
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Summary
Psilocybin, a hallucinogen, shows promise in enhancing psychological well-being. In a study with 200 participants, 70% reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety after psilocybin administration. Notably, effects lasted for months, suggesting lasting benefits. Additionally, cannabis use was linked to a 50% reduction in symptoms of depression among users compared to non-users. The interplay between cannabinoids like delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and neurotransmitter receptors may explain these outcomes, highlighting the potential of substances such as dronabinol and mescaline in therapeutic contexts.
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