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Wm Maurice Redden

Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Louis University School of Medicine, 1438 South Grand Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63104, USA. Electronic address: maurice.redden@health.slu.edu.

1 paper in the library · 7 citations · publishing 2022

Papers

Hallucinogen Use and Misuse in Older Adults.

Clinics in geriatric medicine February 1, 2022 Wm Maurice Redden, Saif-Ur-Rahman Paracha, Quratulanne Sheheryar 7 citations

Hallucinogens, also called psychedelics, have been used for over a millennium. The best known are LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, and PCP. These substances can induce hallucinations and cause somatic and psychological symptoms. Since the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, research on their long-term consequences or potential benefits has been very limited. These drugs are typically misused rather than abused. Recently, renewed interest has emerged, which may lead to possible therapeutic options.