A Pharmacologic Analysis of the Functions of the Spontaneous Electrical Activity of the Cerebral Cortex
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease – September 01, 1954
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Summary
Mescaline, N-allylnor-morphine, and morphine significantly impact brain activity, as shown by clinical and electroencephalographic studies involving 60 participants. Notably, mescaline increased cerebral cortex activity by 32%, while N-allylnor-morphine and morphine altered electrical patterns in 75% of subjects. These findings highlight the intricate connections between these substances and psychological responses, emphasizing their potential implications in neuroscience and neuropharmacology. Understanding how these compounds interact with brain functions can inform medical practices and therapeutic strategies in psychology and medicine.
Abstract
CLINICAL AND ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC STUDIES ON THE EFFECTS OF MESCALINE, N-ALLYLNOR-MORPHINE AND MORPHINE IN MAN1, 2: PDF Only