Adverse Reactions to Psychedelic Drugs. A Review of the Literature Rick J. STRASSMAN, M.D. THE JOURNAL OF NERVOUS AND MENTAL DISEASE, 1984, VOL. 172, NO. 10, 577-595. DOI : 10.1097/00005053-198410000-00001 The use of naturally occurring and synthetically derived compounds for their "psychedelic" effects has been a part of human culture for thousands of years. The basic pharmacology of the major synthetic psychedelic compounds primarily lysergic acid diethylamide [LSD]-25 is described and reference is made to their potentially beneficial psychological effects. Adverse reactions, defined as dysphoric and/or maladaptive/dysfunctional responses to the use of these drugs, sometimes require careful clinical judgment in order to diagnose. These reactions [...]
Lire la suiteRecent Advances in the Neuropsychopharmacology of Serotonergic Hallucinogens Adam L. Halberstadt Behavioral Brain Research, 2015, 15, 277, 99–120. doi : 10.1016/j.bbr.2014.07.016 Abstract Serotonergic hallucinogens, such as (+)-lysergic acid diethylamide, psilocybin, and mescaline, are somewhat enigmatic substances. Although these drugs are derived from multiple chemical families, they all produce remarkably similar effects in animals and humans, and they show cross-tolerance. This article reviews the evidence demonstrating the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor is the primary site of hallucinogen action. The 5-HT2A receptor is responsible for mediating the effects of hallucinogens in human subjects, as well as in animal behavioral paradigms such as drug discrimination, head twitch response, prepulse [...]
Lire la suiteBIBLIOGRAPHIE : Substances psychédéliques : anthropologie, sociologie, spiritualité, chamanisme, culture… Docteur Christian Sueur, GRECC, mai 2020 Substances psychédéliques, anthropologie, sociologie, culture… : pp 1 - 6 Substances psychédéliques et Chamanisme : pp 7 - 10 Psychédéliques et “spiritualité” : religion, mysticisme, enthéogènes : pp 11 - 23
Lire la suiteBIBLIOGRAPHIE : Substances psychédéliques : Généralités, Épistémologie, Pharmacologie, Neurophysiologie, Psychologie, … Dr Christian SUEUR, GRECC, mai 2020 (nouvelle version) Substances psychédéliques : Généralités, Pharmacologie, Neurophysiologie : 1 - 17 Substances psychédéliques et «psychologie » : 18 - 20 Cf également : Bibliographie : Thérapies psychédéliques, Bibliographie : Substances psychédéliques, culture, chamanisme, spiritualité, religion… Bibliographie : Psilocybine, Bibliographie : LSD, Bibliographie : Ayahuasca, Bibliographie : Mescaline et Peyotl, Bibliographie : MDMA, Bibliographie : Tryptamines …
Lire la suiteDe la première vague à la renaissance psychédélique ATHS 2019, Biarritz, 1-4 octobre 2019 Dr Bertrand LEBEAU LEIBOVICI Les psychédéliques « classiques » A l’exception du LSD, ce sont des substances naturelles consommées par certains peuples depuis des millénaires Les psychédéliques « classiques » interagissent avec le récepteur 5HT2a : LSD psilocybine DMT (Diméthyltryptamine) mescaline Une définition plus large des psychédéliques : Les entactogènes et empathogènes: MDMA, MDA, 2-CB, 2C-T-7 etc. Les substances dissociatives antagonistes NMDA : kétamine, PCP Les substances dissociatives agonistes kappa-opioïdes : ibogaïne et Salvia Divinorum Tryptamines et phényléthylamines : Les psychédéliques sont : soit des tryptamines : LSD, psilocybine, DMT, ibogaïne, bufoténine (5-hydroxy-DMT) soit des phényléthylamines: MDMA, mescaline, MDA, 2C-B etc. La psychiatrie en [...]
Lire la suiteMDMA-Induced Dissociative State not Mediated by the 5-HT2A Receptor Drew J. Puxty, Johannes G. Ramaekers, Rafael de la Torre, Magí Farré, Neus Pizarro, Mitona Pujadas and Kim P. C. Kuypers Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2017, Volume 8, Article 455 Doi : 10.3389/fphar.2017.00455 Previous research has shown that a single dose of MDMA induce a dissociative state, by elevating feelings of depersonalization and derealization. Typically, it is assumed that action on the 5-HT2A receptor is the mechanism underlying these psychedelic experiences. In addition, other studies have shown associations between dissociative states and biological parameters (heart rate, cortisol), which are elevated by MDMA. In order to investigate [...]
Lire la suiteLong-term effects of psychedelic drugs : A systematic review Jacob S.Adaya, Cayla M.Mitzkovitz, Emily K.Bloesch, Christopher C.Davoli, Alan K.Davis Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 2020. Doi : 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2020.03.017 A B S T R A C T Research into the basic effects and therapeutic applications of psychedelic drugs has grown considerably in recent years. Yet, pressing questions remain regarding the substances’ lasting effects. Although individual studies have begun monitoring sustained changes, no study to-date has synthesized this information. Therefore, this systematic review aims to fill this important gap in the literature by synthesizing results from 34 contemporary experimental studies which included classic psychedelics, human subjects, and follow-up [...]
Lire la suiteRethinking Therapeutic Strategies for Anorexia Nervosa: Insights From Psychedelic Medicine and Animal Models Claire J. Foldi, Paul Liknaitzky, Martin Williams, Brian J. Oldfield Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2020 | Volume 14 | Article 43 : 1-8 doi : 10.3389/fnins.2020.00043 Anorexia nervosa (AN) has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disease, yet available pharmacological treatments are largely ineffective due, in part, to an inadequate understanding of the neurobiological drivers that underpin the condition. The recent resurgence of research into the clinical applications of psychedelic medicine for a range of mental disorders has highlighted the potential for classical psychedelics, including psilocybin, to alleviate symptoms of AN [...]
Lire la suitePsychedelics for Mental Illness: The Evidence to Date Todd Murphy Medscape, 12 March, 2020. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/926694_print Psychedelic drugs show real promise as treatment for psychiatric illnesses, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as depression and anxiety, new research suggests. A literature review showed completed clinical trials support the efficacy of 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known by its street name of Ecstasy, to treat chronic PTSD. The review also confirmed that psilocybin, a compound contained in some species of mushrooms, significantly helped in the treatment of depression and cancer-related anxiety. Other promising, though more preliminary, results suggests that the hallucinogenic drug LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and a plant-based brew [...]
Lire la suiteMicrodosing psychedelics : Motivations, subjective effects and harm reduction, Toby Lea et al., 2020
Microdosing psychedelics : Motivations, subjective effects and harm reduction Toby Lea, Nicole Amada, Henrik Jungaberl, Henrike Schecke, Michael Klein International Journal of Drug Policy, 2020, 75, 102600, 9 p. Doi : 10.1016/j.drugpo.2019.11.008 A B S T R A C T Background : In recent years there has been growing media attention on microdosing psychedelics (e.g., LSD, psilocybin). This refers to people routinely taking small doses of psychedelic substances to improve mental health and wellbeing, or to enhance cognitive performance. Research evidence is currently limited. This paper examines microdosing motivations, dosing practices, perceived short-term benefits, unwanted effects, and harm reduction practices. Methods : An international online survey [...]
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