LSD Flashcards

1
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lysergic acid diethylamid(LSD)

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a psychedelic hallucinogent

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2
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Dr.albert hoffman

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first to synthesized LSD

he synthesized it while seeking a new drug therapy for migrain

absorbed accidently in his hand

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3
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effective

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hallucination
time is subjective/contorsion

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4
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time course

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psychedelicstate(stronger) , afterglow,residual effects
12 hours

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5
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two phases

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early phase=psychedelic(seratonergic)- seratonin blockers - blocks hallucinations-ketanserin

late phase=paranoia(dopaminergic)

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6
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seratonin hypothasis of schizophrenia

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1.the psychological effects of LSD are mediated by the seratonin receptor

2.seratonin2 receptor abnormalities are evident in the brains of individuals with schizopheenia and at-risk patients

3.seratonin receptor antagonism is known to contribute to the effect of atypical antipsychotics

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P.E. Bleuler

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coined the term schizophrenia - splitting of minds.

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