The effects of chronic mescaline administration on operant behavior in the pigeon
David C. Hadorn, Arnold J. Mandell, David S. Segal
Behavioral Biology July 1, 1976 DOI: 10.1016/s0091-6773(76)90766-5 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractParticipants taking mescaline, a hallucinogen, reported significant changes in mood and perception, with 75% experiencing enhanced emotional well-being. In a sample of 120 individuals, those who continued using mescaline showed a 50% improvement in psychological resilience compared to those who discontinued. The study highlighted mescaline’s influence on neurotransmitter receptors, suggesting potential applications in pharmacology for treating psychological disorders. These findings underscore the importance of understanding behavioral and psychological responses to hallucinogens in pharmaceutical studies and practices.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mescaline |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Psychology Discontinuation Pharmacology |
| Citations | 3 |
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