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Albert Hoffman and the synthesis of LSD

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after spilling a small amount of LSD on his hand and experiencing things unlike anything he has ever experienced he continued experimentation ultimately leading to him writing about LSD and causing it to be marketed in 1947

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CIA use of LSD

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attempted to use LSD as a mind-controlling substance in truth serum during WWII

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LSD and the serotonin system

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psychedelics like LSD bind to serotonin 2A receptors and do not have any sedating properties

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Types of hallucinogens

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LSD, Mescaline, Psilocybin

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types of dissociative

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Ketamine, PCP, DXM

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types of deliriant

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Benadryl, atropine, mandrake, scopolamine

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types of psychedelics

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Psilocybin, LSD, Ergolines

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NT systems affected by hallucinogens

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serotonergic receptors, dopamine, acetylcholine,

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Ergot and the Salem Witch Trials

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people would eat the Ergot fungi which would grow on grains and produce alkaloids leading to very eratic behavior, the people of Salem were unaware of this and an outbreak began leading to the death of many women for being witches

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Trade name for LSD

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Delysid

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what schedule is LSD

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Schedule I

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use statistics and deaths

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2.4 million Americans have used LSD in the past year, 0.1% of Americans use LSD regularly, rates among youth use is low, and no deaths have been reported with recreational doses

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LSD methods of use

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blotter papers, microdots, candy, liquid drops, intravenously, snorting

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LSD addiction potential

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low potential for addiction but it can happen through rapid tolerance

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LSD treatment and withdrawal effects

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withdrawal does not occur, no government approved medication, rehab and dual-diagnosis programs

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LSD mechanism of action

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binds to serotonin receptors in thalamus, cortex, and coerulus

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LSD brain regions affected

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LSD increases connectivity in the visual cortex (occipital lobe) leading to hallucinations and allusions

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Physiological and psychological effects of use

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elevated mood, focus, increased wakefulness, nausea, headaches, insomnia, seizures, fever

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LSD effects on cerebral blood flow

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LSD causes greater cerebral blood flow and correlated with complex altered imagery

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LSD effects on pain perception

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20 micrograms of LSD showed to reduce pain perception

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Physiological and psychological effects of MDMA

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increased empathy, self-acceptance, inner peace, muscle tension, headaches, hallucinations, panic, emotional warmth

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Forms of MDMA and Routes of administration

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tablets, powder and crystals, and it can be snorted, injected, or orally

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Cost of MDMA

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75-100mg of MDMA ranges from $15-$35

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Chemical name and Slang names for MDMA

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3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine; love drug, Molly, ecstasy

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NT affected and receptors by MDMA
serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline and binds to 5-HT receptors
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Hormones and brain regions affected by MDMA
increases oxytocin, prolactin, and cortisol; activates the ventral striatum and decreases activity in the amygdala
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Acute effects of MDMA
sympathomimetic, increased empathy, self-acceptance, emotional warmth, inner peace, muscle tension, headaches
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High dose effects of MDMA
panic, paranoia, disorientation, hallucinations, serotonin syndrome
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treatment options for MDMA
Cognitive behavioral interventions, behavioral therapy, support groups
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Withdrawal from MDMA
fatigue, loss of appetite, depression, lack of focus, trouble concentrating
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History of MDMA
originally created to help control bleeding; 1970s it was approved by the FDA despite no human testing, 1985 DEA banned MDMA and scheduled it as a Schedule I
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MDMA usage statistics
primarily used by males and has remained steadily at over 2 thousand people in the US
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MDMA effects of PTSD
MDMA showed to reduce symptoms of PTSD
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Where do mushrooms grow
in warm and damp climates like Gulf coast, Southeast Asia, central and South America, Pacific Northwest
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street names of mushrooms
magic mushrooms, shrooms, mushies, liberty caps, blue meanies
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route of administration for mushrooms
oral, added to foods, tea, dried up and smoked
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what schedule are mushrooms
Schedule I
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History of use of mushrooms
used medicinally and ceremonially; the Woodstock festival became known as the event that changed the world;
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mushrooms effects on the brain including NT systems
affects serotonin receptors and mimics serotonin but produces a trip leading to changes in mood and perception
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physiological and psychological effects
anxiety, paranoia, seeing/hearing things, passing out, mushrooms are relatively safe
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stats of usage of mushrooms and hospital visits
25% of people used mushrooms at least once, out of 9233 responses to EMT 0.2% sought EMT
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benefits of psilocybin
depression, cluster headaches, Autism, Anxiety, alcohol dependence, tobacco use
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hallucinogen
a drug that distorts ones perception of reality
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psychedelic
drugs that produce a vivid perceptual experience
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MDMA
a schedule I hallucinogen
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Ergotamine
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ergot
A family of fungi that grows on rye and barley and produces alkaloids when consumed, which may result in hallucinatory effects
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dissociatives
drugs that produce analgesia, amnesia, catalepsy and a sense of detachment
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deliriant
drugs that produce a vivid perceptual experience
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empathogen
a type of drug that produces feelings of empathy
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operation midnight climax
the experiment where hookers would pick up random men and lace their drink with LSD to observe the effects
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MK-Ultra
a CIA conducted operation where they would use LSD in truth serum on captures during WWII
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psilocybin
naturally occurring mushroom that produces a hallucinogenic effect
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ergotism
burning and tingling of the skin, sensory disturbances, and hallucinations

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