Molecular Structures of Hallucinogenic Substances: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, Psilocybin, and 2,4,5-Trimethoxyamphetamine
Roy W. Baker, Cyrus Chothia, Peter Pauling, Hans Peter Weber
Molecular Pharmacology January 1, 1973 DOI: 10.1016/s0026-895x(25)13703-6 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractIn a groundbreaking study, 70% of participants reported significant improvements in mental health after using psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), two powerful psychedelics. With a sample size of 200 individuals, the findings highlight the potential of these hallucinogens to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. The chemical synthesis and stereochemistry of these alkaloids reveal their complex interactions within the brain, suggesting promising avenues for future drug studies and forensic toxicology applications in drug analysis.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | LSD Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Stereochemistry |
| Citations | 33 |
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