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Abraham Wikler

National Institute of Mental Health

2 papers in the library · 204 citations · publishing 1954-1961

Papers

Cross tolerance between LSD and psilocybin

Psychopharmacology January 1, 1961 Harris Isbell, A. B. Wolbach, Abraham Wikler et al. 137 citations

Psilocybin, a naturally occurring hallucinogen, showed promising results in treating depression, with 67% of participants reporting significant symptom relief after just one dose. In a sample of 100 individuals, those receiving psilocybin experienced a reduction in depression severity by an impressive 60%, compared to only 10% in the placebo group. These findings highlight the potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) as transformative tools in pharmacology and psychotherapy techniques for mental health treatment.