EFFECT OF DRUGS
Paul H. Hoch, James P. Cattell, Harry H. Pennes
American Journal of Psychiatry February 1, 1952 DOI: 10.1176/ajp.108.8.585 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractDrug-induced abnormal mental states are examined theoretically. The effects of three different drugs—sodium amytal, pervitin, and mescaline—on the same individual are described, highlighting differences in their reactions. The relationship between personality type and drug response is evaluated, and the normalizing versus disorganizing effects of certain drugs on mental patients are discussed.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Sodium amytal Pervitin Mescaline |
| Topics | Mescaline |
| Keywords | Drug Psychology Personality Mental activity |
| Citations | 57 |
| Key finding | The reaction to drugs varies by personality type, and some drugs can normalize or disorganize mental patients. |
Abstract
This paper discusses theoretical points of drug-induced abnormal mental states. The reaction of 3 different drugs, sodium amytal, pervitin, and mescaline, on the same individual is described and the differences noted. The relationship of personality type to drug reaction is evaluated and the normalizing and disorganizing effect of certain drugs on mental patients discussed.