3 results for "historiography"
The long roots of ibogaine: A journey from plant to pharmaceutical
Journal of Psychedelic Studies – March 09, 2026
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Ibogaine's history reveals a complex interplay of colonialism and cultural appropriation, with significant implications for its role in modern medicine. Prior to the 1960s, ibogaine was commercialized in various products, including Dragées Nyrdahl and Ibobiose, highlighting its international diffusion. Notably, it was first used for substance use disorder treatment in Mexico in 1913, challenging dominant narratives. The analysis underscores the importance of indigenous knowledge in shaping scientific understanding, emphasizing the need to recognize the contributions of the Congo Basin communities in ibogaine's development and commercialization.
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Abstract Background and aims Ibogaine, one of the oldest psychedelic alkaloids introduced to Western society and medicine, has a largely overlooked...
Expanding Mindscapes
The MIT Press eBooks – June 29, 2023
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Expanding Mindscapes reveals a rich tapestry of psychedelic history, showcasing diverse global narratives that span generations. This collection highlights LSD's therapeutic use in communist Czechoslovakia and its early applications in South America, among other contexts. With contributions from various scholars, it uncovers how colonialism and local cultures shaped perceptions of psychedelics. Covering topics like gender and technological innovations, this work engages with 15 authors and offers fresh perspectives that significantly enhance the historiography of psychedelics beyond North American confines.
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The first collection of its kind to explore the diverse and global history of psychedelics as they appealed to several generations of researchers a...
Beyond LSD: A Broader Psychedelic Zeitgeist during the Early to Mid-20thCentury
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs – March 06, 2019
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The prevailing view that LSD's 1943 discovery solely fueled the 1950s-1960s psychedelic research boom is incomplete. A broader zeitgeist in the history of psychology paved the way. Before LSD, Mescaline was already explored for psychotherapy and psychosis models. Psilocybin, another hallucinogen, also emerged. Dominant psychological theories, including psychoanalytic theory, psychodynamics, and humanism, aligned with such inquiries. This historiography highlights how the chemical synthesis of various alkaloids contributed to a rich period for Psychedelics and Drug Studies, influencing psychotherapists and even Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies, beyond just one drug.
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During the 1950s and 1960s, there was a tremendous surge in research into the effects of psychedelic drugs. When discussing this period of research...