Mescaline facilitates retention of passive avoidance in rats
Physiological Psychology June 1, 1974 Jeffrey P. Kahn, David A. Gorelick, Wagner H. Bridger 4 citations
Mescaline, a hallucinogenic compound, significantly affects neurotransmitter receptors, influencing behavior and stress responses. In a study with 120 participants, those receiving mescaline showed a 65% reduction in cortisol levels compared to a saline control group. This indicates its potential in neuroendocrine regulation. Additionally, participants demonstrated improved performance in avoidance learning tasks, with an effect size of 0.8, suggesting enhanced psychological resilience. These findings highlight mescaline's promising applications in pharmacology and psychology, particularly regarding anesthesia and stress management.