New York State Psychiatric Institute
3 papers in the library · 186 citations · publishing 1952-1954
American Journal of Psychiatry February 1, 1952 Paul H. Hoch, James P. Cattell, Harry H. Pennes 116 citations
In schizophrenic patients, mescaline and lysergic acid worsen mental symptoms and produce physiological changes. The drugs disorganize psychic integration, an effect much more pronounced in schizophrenics than in normal individuals. The text discusses potential diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic uses of these drugs.
American Journal of Psychiatry February 1, 1952 Paul H. Hoch, James P. Cattell, Harry H. Pennes 57 citations
Drug-induced abnormal mental states are examined theoretically. The effects of three different drugs—sodium amytal, pervitin, and mescaline—on the same individual are described, highlighting differences in their reactions. The relationship between personality type and drug response is evaluated, and the normalizing versus disorganizing effects of certain drugs on mental patients are discussed.
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease March 1, 1954 James P. Cattell 13 citations
Mescaline produces profound changes in perception, thought, and emotion, with effects that vary based on the individual's personality and the setting. The study describes the subjective and objective effects of mescaline in a controlled psychiatric setting, noting that the drug can temporarily mimic psychotic states. It suggests that these experiences provide insight into the psychodynamics of mental illness, particularly in understanding the structure of delusions and hallucinations. The findings indicate that mescaline's effects are not uniform but are shaped by the subject's underlying psychological makeup.