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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

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In 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.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics LSD Psilocybin
Keywords Hallucinogen Stereochemistry
Citations 33

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