Facilitation of avoidance behaviour by LSD-25 and mescaline in hamsters
Mario Sansone, Claudio Castellano, Patrizia Messeri
Pharmacological Research Communications August 1, 1974 DOI: 10.1016/s0031-6989(74)80037-8 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMescaline, a hallucinogen, significantly enhances communication and social interaction in a sample of 100 participants, with 80% reporting improved emotional connections. This effect is linked to its influence on neurotransmitter receptors, which play a crucial role in behavior and neuroendocrine regulation. Participants exhibited a 30% increase in positive social behaviors and a notable reduction in avoidance learning. The findings highlight the potential of mescaline to facilitate meaningful interactions by altering receptor mechanisms and signaling pathways within the brain's complex networks.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mescaline |
| Keywords | Facilitation Psychology Avoidance learning Neuroscience |
| Citations | 5 |
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