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Alleviation of the Psychological Effects of LSD in Man by 5-Hydroxytryptophan

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 February 2018

J. C. Brengelmann ,
C. M. B. Pare  and
M. Sandler
J. C. Brengelmann
Affiliation:
Institute of Psychiatry, Maudsley Hospital, London, S.E.5
C. M. B. Pare
Affiliation:
Bethlem Royal and the Maudsley Hospital, London, S.E.5
M. Sandler
Affiliation:
Royal Free Hospital, London, W.C.1
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In the investigation described, the hypothesis was tested that 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT) acts to reduce the psychological effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). The method was to inject 5-hydroxytryptophan (5HTP) prior to LSD and to compare the results of psychological tests performed after these injections. Placebo controls were used.

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Journal of Mental Science , Volume 104 , Issue 437 , October 1958 , pp. 1237 - 1244
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1958 

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